Antique 30’s Swiss Army Tornister Kit

Antique 30′s Swiss army issued tornister kit

The military issued set consists of:
– 1932′ cowhide mountaineers rucksack, also know as the Haaraffe tornister.
– 1938′ mess kit
– 1930′ bread bag

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

The bag features multible compartments inside that can be folded open and a small compartment on front.

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.

After 80 years the kit remains in worn condition and shows some traces of wear as it stood the test of being used for years. Over the years it acquired a tornister acquired a distressed patina and shows some bald spots.

Measurements:
Tornister: 46 x 27 x 13 cm
Bread bag: 26 x 30 x 6 cm
Mess kit: 19 x 20 x 10,5 cm