Vintage 1942′ WWII era Swiss army issued cowhide mountaineers rucksack,
also know as Haaraffe tornister.

These very rucksacks were introduced to the Swiss Army in 1898 and
remained unchanged until 1950 because of their decent design.

The rucksack has an outside covering made of cowhide, this is from where
the bag got it’s German nickname ‘haaraffe tornister’, which means ape backpack.
The inside of the backpack is lined with canvas type of military fabric.

The rucksack is a good, vintage condition. It shows some signs of wear as it
stood the test of being used for years.
The leather parts and straps got more flexible, but are still strong.

Looking for something unique to give for the Holidays?
This antique tornister would be the perfect Christmas gift!

the bag measures: 18.1″ x 10.6″ x 5.1″ (46 cm x 27 cm x 13 cm)

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