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Vintage 1950s French army rucksack - military backpack made by Lafuma - khaki green cotton canvas - for camping and hiking - metal frame

Vintage 1950s French army rucksack - military backpack made by Lafuma - khaki green cotton canvas - for camping and hiking - metal frame

Regular price £85.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £85.00 GBP
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A French military cotton canvas and leather metal frame backpack, dating from the early 1950s. Noted flaws - discolouration, scuffs, scrapes, spots and marks to the canvas and leather throughout, missing the two removable leather side straps, drawstring is a replacement, one of the drawstring eyehole rivets has come away - please see photos. Great condition otherwise, made by classic French outdoors brand Lafuma, supple leather straps, non-removable metal frame, stamped inside the main flap, adjustable leather straps with reprocessed wool cushioning, large side pockets, main bag will hold around 40l. Weighs over 2kg, measures approximately W18” x H18” x D8”

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For the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations. I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!

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