Luftwaffe Tropical Combat Rucksack

Luftwaffe Tropical Combat Rucksack (Rucksack). During the war the early M34 and M39 Affe backpacks were found to be too expensive and time consuming to produce which resulted in the production of a wide variety of less expensive canvas construction combat rucksacks and backpacks. With the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms and equipment were quickly developed and issued in time for 'Deutsches Afrika Korps', this included canvas web construction rucksacks. The rucksack is executed in tan/sand coloured, 'heavy-duty' cotton and has a rounded fold over large top flap which can be closed using two straps with roller buckles. The rucksack is not visible maker marked or dated. The rucksack is complete with its original webbing carrying straps. Hard to find original example in good, clearly used, condition!