{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-heer-tornister-by-jm-eckart-c-1917-g61889","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Heer Tornister, by J.M. Eckart, c. 1917","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eHeer Tornister\u003c\/em\u003e). A well-preserved First World War Heer Tornister (haversack), constructed of a rigid wooden frame with an exterior liner and outer flap constructed of a weather-hardened olive-drab canvas. It retains a rabbit fur reverse exterior liner (a substitution for earlier cowhide examples reflecting late-war material scarcity), with intact brown leather shoulder straps culminating in aluminum clips and D-rings. The interior features multiple compartments executed in grey cotton twill. A leather flap hinge bears a stamped maker’s mark of “J.M. ECKART, ULM A\/D.”, indicating production by a prolific manufacturer of military leather goods, including holsters and other field gear. The haversack measures approximately 33 cm (w) x 40 cm (h). Issues consistent with age and battlefield wear are evident, and include fatigue and deterioration of the leather fixtures, soiling of the textile components, and some loss of fur, with the remainder in a very brittle state. An interesting example of late-war field gear in very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49786081607957,"sku":"G61889","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G61889_2.jpg?v=1775073603","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-imperial-a-heer-tornister-by-jm-eckart-c-1917-g61889","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}