Bergen Commando backpack...

[junior]

Hi all!
Does anyone of you lads has some pics of a Bergen Commando Backpack?
Thanks a lot in advance,
Junior.

[MH184]

What era Junior ?



Kr



Marcus

[junior]

Hi Marcus,

Worl War 2

Kr,
Junior

[MH184]

Arh I thought as much, sorry I can't help then buddy.



Kr



Marcus

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Junior, I have one in my collection but it is an item I have not yet phtographed for my files. I will do you some pics tomorrow. These Bergans come in two basic colours; tan and dark green. Mine is a green example and is 1945 dated. I swapped it from a neighbour in trade for some garden slabs.

Cheers, Ade.

[junior]

Thanks all for your input!

@Marcus: don't feel bad lad!

@Ade: I'm looking forward to the pics!

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Junior, here is my bergan. These were also used by Glider Pilots

Early issue ones are in tan colour and feature leather straps as opposed to webbing.

Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian Stevenson]

The back. Note the steel frame.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Side pockets (one each side). The web strap you can see dangling is for attaching other kit in the form of a roll.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Large pocket to the back. Under the bottom of the pack are loops to allow extra straps to be attached to carry more rolled items, like the anti gas cape.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Here is the pack opened. There is a zipped compartment. Named to someone called "M. Reddyhoff". Not an English name. Maybe a member of No.10 Commando?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Under this can be found another flap which helps to waterproof the contents of the bergan. The whole bag has a tarred finish to the insides to help keep out water.

Here is the maker mark and date.

Hope these pics help you?

Cheers, Ade.

[Simon O.]

I had one of these when i was 15\16. Used it on trips with the scouts and cadets...and like a complete muppet i gave it away prior to joining the army

[junior]

Hi Ade,

Thanks a lot for showing! What is the avarage price for one nowadays? And yes, who knows, maybe a Belgian!

Cheers,
Junior

[DJT]

I am looking for one of these myself at the moment. I narrowly missed out on 2 that were on ebay recently. Both were in good condition, complete and clearly marked and dated (1943 or 1944). They sold for about 100-130 euro each.