WW2 German Wehrmacht Brotbeutel – CANVAS BREAD BAG – UNKNOWN VARIANT – NICE!

You are bidding on a WW2German Wehrmacht (possibly post-war) style field Bread Bag!Although closely patterned after the German M31 bread bag, this example shows severalnon-standard construction featuresthat indicateforeign manufacture, likely Central or Eastern European. Such pieces were produced during and immediately after the war for satellite forces, civil defense units, or small-contract regional suppliers who copied the German layout but used locally available materials.The standard issue M31 haversack, commonly referred to as the 'breadbag', was based on the M1887 haversack and was adopted by the Wehrmacht in 1931. It was designed to carry rations, eating utensils and other assorted personal items.Made of a tan canvas, this M31 Style Bread Bag is in GOOD used condition! The overall shape and layout follow the German M31 pattern, but certain details depart from known German production. The reverse has two steel D-rings that are noticeably larger and of a different profile than Wehrmacht-issue hardware. The suspension straps are made from matching canvas and sewn directly onto the body, rather than being fitted with leather reinforcements. All of the closure buttons are the same matching composition, Bakelite-type material, rather than the typical aluminum or steel pebble-textured buttons found on German bags. The interior is plain, with no divider and no K98 cleaning kit pocket, which rules out most postwar German and Czech variants. Inside the flap is a faint, partially readable ink stamp that appears to form the letters 'UT' or something similar, although it does not match any known German RBNr or depot markings.The bag shows honest wear throughout, including staining, surface scuffing, discoloration, and general age toning. The canvas remains flexible and structurally sound, and all stitching appears original and intact. Hardware is firmly attached and consistent across the entire piece. Overall, it is a well-used but solid example of a non-standard, German-pattern bread bag produced by an unidentified foreign maker during the wartime or early postwar period. Would make for a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!