Original German WWII Heer Army M31 Bread Bag in Olive Green Canvas with RBNr. Marking - Unissued Russian Headgear 50cal M2 MG

50cal M2 MG

This example however has been modified for use as a hand grenade

Written in pencil on the reverse of the photo it reads:

and in other versions the form is irregular or like a machete with a crossguard

Made and signed by: “JAMES W

Original German WWII Heer Army M31 Bread Bag in Olive Green Canvas with RBNr. Marking - Unissued Russian Headgear 50cal M2 MGOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful unissued example of an M31 Haversack, also known as the bread bag. The bag itself does appear to be complete and has all original buttons, clips and leather securing tabs retained. The canvas body still has a lovely color to it and is similar in appearance to the tropical bread bags but has leather straps instead of the iconic webbing. These were brought out later in the war circa 1943 1944. This