Reproduction German Tornister back pack

I cannot pretend this is a perfect reproduction. The reality is I've been intrigued by the idea of this pack and chose to make it to try out my newly acquired Singer patcher machine that's about 100 years old. The irony in this "reproduction" is that the basic body of the backpack is a reproduction P'08 British pack made by What Price Glory. The canvas is from old European grain sacks.

I especially like the way the pack flips over itself to close making it impossible to gain access. There's a brilliant military logic that says you're not supposed to delve into your pack until you're ordered to do so. I've seen diagrams showing how each regulation issued item is to be packed. I guess that's Prussian efficiency.

My own version is now used to pack all my night time gear when I travel for an overnight. It's a foolish notion but I love the mix of canvas and leather. I'm prepared to put up with Prussian craziness for an aesthetic experience.

Reproduction Great War Badges

 

I'm onto another round of Great War badges. The first I've done before. Here are 12 sets for WWI nurses' uniforms.

I've more sets to follow for various battalions, but here are some recent additions:

22nd Battalion:

Newfoundland Regiment:

Please note that these were commissioned for re-enactors. I can do the same for you.

This next badge is one I made for myself for my leather work:

More to come!