Original Imperial German WWI Model 1895 Ersatz Tornister With Modified Weimar Republic Era Shoulder Straps - Dated 1918 Martini-Henry Accessories With markings on the blade

With markings on the blade

and five plug/cap cartridge “rounds” which are nearly impossible to find

we would say that the liner was most likely replaced at some point during the war

and they are completely correct

Original Item: Our very last few

Original Imperial German WWI Model 1895 Ersatz Tornister With Modified Weimar Republic Era Shoulder Straps - Dated 1918 Martini-Henry Accessories With markings on the bladeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of an Ersatz (replacement) model 1895 Tornister field pack, modified with Weimar era shoulder straps which bear the correct Waffenamt for the era. Before the war, the model 1895 Tornister was light brown in color, bordered with tan leather, and the front and back were topped with fur covered calf skin or horsehide. During the war, as demand outstripped production ability, construction in