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Authentic WWII Bulgarian royal army combat haversack 1942, German model

We offer original WW2 combat haversack belonged to Bulgarian royal officer. It was made in 1942, modeled after the German WWI haversack.
Bulgaria stands up for Germany during the two world wars. As German ally Bulgarian army was equipped with German accoutrements or such made in Bulgarian on German model.
The haversack here was used before and during the WWII, but the model originates from the German WWI haversack. It is made of rectangular wooden frame, covered of canvas with leather elements. It has wide leather shoulder straps to be attached to the belt, and thinner to be attached to the haversack. The flap has two pockets. On the bigger one is clearly seen the ink stamp of the royal storehouse where the haversack was stocked. The main body is covered of 4 flaps with leather straps. On bottom of the haversack there are two straps with buckles for holding a shelter half. On bottom of the haversack there is stamp with the number it was listed to Bulgarian army "229772". Just next ot it another stamp "42" proves the year of manufacturing - 1942.
Very interesting item in authentic condition! Perfect for displaying WWII soldier model.