1939 Luftwaffe M31 Rucksack by Thielemann
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 1006346 |
| Auction | The Bagale Collection, Session V – Archives & Militaria |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM MDT |
| Auction house | 345 Auction |
| Location | Pueblo West, Colorado |
This blue-grey canvas rucksack features two front pockets and integral leather shoulder straps, constructed for Luftwaffe issue during the Third Reich era (1933-1945). Marked clearly with the date 1939 and the maker "M. Thielemann Leppersdorf-Radeberg," the bag reflects patterns supplied to paratroopers and ground divisions alike. The leather components show heavy wear, and the canvas displays fraying and a small tear on one side, with minor staining present. Distinct construction elements include metal buckle fixtures and reinforced leather at stress points. The interior reveals its original compartment design, while markings remain sharply legible. This example exhibits field use, consistent with Luftwaffe equipment standards of the late1930s. The rucksack measures 19" high by 18" wide.
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