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

surrounded by gilt inscription with institution date

A certificate confirming that Schwarz successfully completed a technical course

an Ordnungspolizei Long Service Cross

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