Wehrmacht Rückentrage Signalman Backpack Cable Layer 1941 Germany
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DESCRIPTION:
Original WWII German Wehrmacht Signal Corps Rückentrage backpack cable layer set. Dated 1941 with crisp Waffenamt inspector markings, this complete setup features a tubular steel frame, supple leather back padding, complete leather shoulder harness straps, wooden winding crank handle, and mechanical drive chain assembly. An exceptional piece of German WWII communications and combat field equipment for advanced military collectors, historical displays, and living history reenactors.
SPECS:
• Maker: Stamped with WWII German contractor logo and Waffenamt inspector mark
• Model/Type: Rückentrage / Kabeltrommelträger (Backpack Cable Layer Frame Set)
• Caliber: N/A (Field Equipment / Communications Gear)
• Size: Standard Wehrmacht backpack frame issue
• Era: World War II (Stamped 1941)
• Country: Germany
• Markings: Clear 1941 date stamp with eagle/swastika Waffenamt inspector proof and gear symbol on drive arm
• Included Items: Steel frame with olive finish, leather back pad, full leather shoulder harness, mechanical chain drive assembly, and wooden crank handle
HISTORY:
The Rückentrage was utilized by Wehrmacht Signal Corps personnel to lay and retrieve heavy field telephone wire across frontline combat zones during World War II. This portable cable-laying system provided essential tactical communications for infantry units across all major WWII European and Eastern Front operations.
CONDITION:
Original WWII military equipment. Complete set with supple leather padding/straps and functional chain drive mechanism. Please inspect all provided photos closely for exact physical condition, metal finish, leather condition, and marking clarity.
COMPLIANCE & TRANSFER:
Non-firearm field gear. No FFL, NFA, Form 3, Form 4, or C&R license requirements apply. Ships directly to buyer. Standard payment terms accepted, including PayPal Friends & Family (accessible for non-firearm/non-ammo items).
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