Original Early WW2 British Army Bergen Rucksack

nAn original early war tan example of the British Army Bergen Rucksack in good condition.

These backpacks came into issue with the British Army in 1941 and saw use with the Commandos as well as the SAS amongst others. This example is the earlier tan colour used up until the green version superseded it in 1944 and saw use throughout the entire war. There are no date stamps or other markings which is common to find with very early production examples. 

This example features the standard black painted metal framewhich is attached to the canvas body of the bag with leather tabs which all appear to be intact. Webbing shoulder straps are also present and feature tabs to which utility pouches (sometimes referred to as bren supplimentary poouches) can be attached. The bag retains it two small gauge blanket straps to the underneath which are often missing as well as the two fitted between each side pocket and the front pocket (picture 7). The straps which run around the circumference of the bag are missing however, although this isn't really visible with the bag done up.

The top of the internal flap houses a nickel plated zip which opens aAn original early war tan coloured example of the British Army Bergen Rucksack in good condition.

These backpacks came into issue with the British Army in 1941 and saw use with the Commandos as well as the SAS amongst others. This example is the earlier tan colour used up until the green version superseded it in 1944 and saw use throughout the entire war. There are no date stamps or other markings which is common to find with very early production examples. 

This example features the standard black painted metal frame which is attached to the canvas body of the bag with leather tabs which all appear to be intact. Webbing shoulder straps are also present and feature tabs to which utility pouches (sometimes referred to as bren supplementary pouches) can be attached. The bag retains its two small gauge blanket straps to the underneath which are often missing as well as the two fitted between each side pocket and the front pocket (picture 7). The straps which run around the circumference of the bag are missing however, although this isn't really visible with the bag done up.

The top of the internal flap houses a nickel plated zip which opens a n integral pocket and is marked 'streamline' which works as it should. The bag also retains what appears to be the original rope running through the brass eyelets at the top of where the bag opens and is another nice feature of this item. The front pocket also retains its original zipper which is brass and marked 'Lightening'. 

The overall condition of the bag is good and it displays well. It has seen some use in its life and is not a mint condition example but is however a good original wartime example.

Overall, a nice early war Bergen in good, usable condition.