Chris Boonzaier Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I picked this up for a song and a dance... I was told it was Pionier, but I assume it is simply late war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Chis,All kinds of units used Rucksacks. Unless it's marked to a pioneer unit, it just another Rucksack. Is the leather marked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hi, thanks, If it was also used by Infantry, its fine for me:-) No visable stabps on the leather... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Chris,They were used primarily by Landwehr, Landsturm and mountain troops. There were many different patterns used, as commercial (civilian) ones were pressed into service during the shortages starting in 1915.. I've also seen naval ground forces wearing them.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hi, for 10EUR I am smiling ;-)Just need to get the dirt out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 For ten Euro, I'd be smiling too!Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I don't get the Pioneer thing either, everyone used them. Old rucksacks are all based from the latter half of the 19th century when many more Victorians had time to enjoy the great outdoors. The trick, if there is one is judging the fabric the German Army favoured, and stamps as Chip points out, most are simply commercial available to anyone. Ten euros can't be bad Chris.I just had a thought,,bell goes off! (I blame the multivitamin I took the morning!) how about a 'Snagged for under 50-100 bucks' thread? Even stuff we may have let go and been disappointed in the outcome. It would help new collectors gauge prices etc, a comfortable spending guide, any item,,,,and shake off some collecting hobby cobwebs.Just a thoughtEric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 By first quick read I understood "Shagged for under 50-100 bucks" :-(Sure, go ahead, open the thread... I would be interested to see other folks deals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I'd hate to see what you would get for a $50 shag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 W1 German sack, the straps are dated tornistor with the correct hardware, quick release right shoulder. Almost identical style was still being used 1950's by the Swiss Army, which I found at a US Army Surplus store once, used it for years, camping, gigs,etc. note the haube cover fabric.Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Eric,What sort of markings did it have on it? Externally, it looks like one of ones pictured in Kraus.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 ChipVery hard to make out the maker on the shoulder straps its something like L. Regenspurgernacht ? the town is quite clear Mannheim 1915 & B.A.X 1915 stamped. Yes thanks I saw the one in Kraus,Chip what are the B.A. repair shops called in German and maybe a stamp example, I had it on the net the other night then lost it.Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Eric,The Hersteller is "L. Regensburgers Nachf.".The normal stamp for the repair workshops looks like "J.B.A.X" That is "Instandsetzungsamt (des) B.A.X" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thanks Chip, could the stamps also be B.I.A.X. or I.B.A.X within a square cartouche, or no? As a side line I've tried before to find how many Corps had repair shop locals but its difficult. I have to do me searches in German which, to me looks like Chinese!Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I have to do me searches in German which, to me looks like Chinese!EricEric,If you can't read German, you should be collecting Chinese stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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