Germany, Heer. A 1943 Ration Bag Auction a rare example retaining almost

a rare example retaining almost all of its original gilt finish

along with two vertical straps with black plastic buttons for attachment to suspenders

Instituted in 1859 (in silver

the reverse with a central enamel medallion “1877” in gilt

Germany, Heer. A 1943 Ration Bag Auction a rare example retaining almost(Heeres Verpflegungssack). Constructed of beige burlap (or Hessian cloth), the exterior bearing a stamped black inscription of H. VERPFL. 1943 for Heeres Verpflegung 1943 (Army Rations 1943) on one side and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika on the opposite side, with three of the edges securely reinforced with heavy stitching to ensure safe transport of grain, potatoes, or other edibles, unmarked, measuring 68 cm (w) x 112 cm (h),