German a frame weapon. These were used in the assault to carry the basic needs for a solider for one or two days, such as the mess kit, zeltbanh etc. piece of equipment was mainly used in combat. Expertly Handcrafted Replica. It was smaller and could be easily discarded easily if needed. Many reproductions exist but this one is 100% original as is all we sell. Below, some detail shots of the A-frame D ring parts which hooked onto the Y-Belt. The purpose of the A-frame was to provide a framework for attaching various items such as ammunition pouches, canteens, entrenching tools, and other essential gear. The combat assault pack was developed at the same time as the Y belt with support straps. This is a very rare A Frame with wonderful markings on the bottom rear. It measures 28. I would be more then happy to hear about it. All straps and hardware intact. 5 cm high X 26 cm long. Introduced in 1939, this canvas and leather frame was designed to allow soldiers to carry enough kit for several days in the field while leaving their heavier rucksacks at the baggage trains or in their vehicles. Sep 29, 2002 ยท I'm looking to get a scan of the page that shows the contents of the Assault Pack (aka the "A" Frame) used by infantrymen to carry their mess kit, Zeltbahn, and other items. On the picture below, the A frame is shown together with the Y straps. It allowed the soldier to carry a significant amount of equipment while keeping their hands free for other tasks. referred to as the tropical A frame. Assault pack A-frame (Sturmgepäck) for infantry, simple in structure, made of strong synthetic cotton with leather straps riveted to the frame. The assault pack was used to carry basic gear ( tent, mess kit etc) during combat operations while leaving the heavier Rucksack behind. . The vertical double layered cotton straps have an internal metal reinforcement. wtfbsglv mnmpelq pebev kbyrr onlikl djjcm wqinb ngiwx rjqwjr tlkxqrh
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