164 - German artillery knapsack (Tornister) issued to the Garde Artillerie Regiment. An artillery-specific knapsack made of feldgrau canvas with an internal wooden frame, which has a few cracks. Issued from the Guard’s clothing depot (KBAG)—date illegible—and assigned to the 4th Guard Field Artillery Regiment (4.G.A.). A few stains on the flap. On the top are two handwritten names, including “Maetzke” and another, as well as an assignment designation “II-20.” Includes a pair of shoulder straps specific to this model, dated 1916 and issued by BA X. Shows wear, stains, and patina. Regimentally marked German artillery Tornister knapsack of the Guard Artillery. Artillery-pattern field-gray canvas Tornister with internal wooden frame, showing some breaks. Accepted by Guard Clothing Depot KBAG, date illegible, and marked 4.G.A. for 4th Guard Field Artillery Regiment. Some stains on the flap. Two handwritten names on top—one “Maetzke”—and the assignment “II-20.” A correct-pattern pair of shoulder straps dated 1916 and accepted by BA X. Wear, stains, and patina.