WH (Heer) Combat Rucksack

Nice mid war Wehrmacht (Heer)  artillery model combat rucksack (‘Artillerierücksack’). 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. The rucksack is executed in green, ‘heavy-duty’ cotton and has a rounded fold over top flap. The rucksack is complete with two canvas carrying straps, one is missing a metal hook. Nicely maker marked for 'Wiko Brake' and dated 1942. Nice example in good used condition!