Original Swedish WWII M1939 Alpine Rucksack Backpack with Metal Frame Antique Colts With only the one "surviving"

With only the one "surviving" example in a Carbine form previously known finding a full size example was a great surprise

450/577 caliber

Maker’s label of M

The second-largest user of the Hotchkiss gun was the American Expeditionary Forces in France between 1917 and 1918

The signals themselves were packed three per lightweight steel case

Original Swedish WWII M1939 Alpine Rucksack Backpack with Metal Frame Antique Colts With only the one "surviving"Original Item: Only one available. This is a nice original model 1939 Swedish Army WW2 issue rucksack with metal frame. Features: External steel frame Khaki Green canvas main pack. Drawstring top. Adjustable harness leather straps. Leather bedroll ties. Leather side ties. Capacity: 40 liters (10. 5 gal) Approximate Dimensions: 10" wide x 16" deep x 16" tall These handmade rucksacks were introduced in 1939 at the onset of WWII. It's a design that has