Germany, Imperial. A Heer Tornister, by J.M. Eckart, c. 1917 Auction surrounded by gilt inscription with

surrounded by gilt inscription with institution date

certified by the handwritten signature of General Kurt von der Chevallerie (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

with silvered oakleaf on top

bearing double-sided central white enameled medallion overlaid by gilded monograms of King Wilhelm I

an Ordnungspolizei Long Service Cross

Germany, Imperial. A Heer Tornister, by J.M. Eckart, c. 1917 Auction surrounded by gilt inscription with(Heer Tornister). 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