Germany, Imperial. A Heer Tornister, by J.M. Eckart, c. 1917 GTRexclude Squadron Clasp for Air-To-Ground Support

Squadron Clasp for Air-To-Ground Support Pilots

suspended from a hollow swivel crown as well as a pierced ball and swivel round loop from its period original neck ribbon

with his last flight with them taking place on January 25

above floats the symbol of Victory

Germany, Imperial. A Heer Tornister, by J.M. Eckart, c. 1917 GTRexclude Squadron Clasp for Air-To-Ground Support(Heer Tornister). A well preserved First World War Heer Tornister (haversack), constructed of a rigid wooden frame with an exterior liner and outer flap constructed of a weather hardened olive drab canvas. It retains a rabbit fur reverse exterior liner (a substitution for earlier cowhide examples reflecting late war material scarcity), with intact brown leather shoulder straps culminating in aluminum clips and D rings. The interior features multiple