| Accession Number | RELAWM03981.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Cotton, Iron, Leather, Zinc alloy |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1918: Giles/1918 Uniforms |
| Maker |
Gottschalk & Co of Kassel |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c. 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
German Haversack
Description
Haversack made of grey cotton with leather straps and loops, zinc-plated iron buttons and buckles.
History / Summary
Also known as 'Bread Bags' (Brotbeutel), these were used to carry the soldiers rations and water carriers. It could be carried by the shoulder strap or attached to the belt. Storm troopers preferred to carry the bag with the shoulder strap only and cut off the hooks in order to attach the bag to the belt.