Unknown Italian ww2 tornister

[tankredi]

This tornister arrived me in a trade.
I was told it were for sappers? I have never seen one like these.
Material and details, except for the special closure clamps, are typical Italian ww2.
Measurements: ~ 43cm x 32 cm x 14cm.

Any ideas what this tornister is?

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[ARDITO]

Is a backpack Military Engineers, served to contain explosives and demolition charges, fuse and detonators. also used in North Africa by Genio Guastatori.
It is not easy, but if you look carefully this video, you see the backpack in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI27fEkKf3M

[tankredi]

Thanks, that's great news!
I assume this tornister can be considered as rare, right?

Would love to see pictures of the inside of a complete tornister, with all strings, etc. in place.

[Semovente]

Tankredi...found this pic of something similar to your pack...described as a "WW2 Italian TNT explosives pack"...cheers Semovente

[tankredi]

Tankredi...found this pic of something similar to your pack...described as a "WW2 Italian TNT explosives pack"...cheers Semovente

Thanks...but that's not the same pack, it's way smaller.

[Semovente]

Thanks...but that's not the same pack, it's way smaller.

Oh..ok.. got to say i did'nt know it 's smaller in size !...but i can also see it s not a dead match for yours...still i would think it too be quite a uncommon item to pick up...Semovente ...