Original German WWII Late War “Last Ditch ” Texled Canvas Pieces and Leather Bayonet Frog with Securing Strap

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally genuine WWII late ware canvas and leather bayonet frog (Seitengewehrtragetasche), as used with the bayonets for the K98k and other service rifles. This particular style of late war field gear is known as “Texled”, or a combination of Textil (fabric) and Leder (leather), and they come in many different variations with regards to material components. Basically it was the end of the war, and they used whatever materials were available to construct usable field gear. Some would even use Preßstoff (Press Material) imitation leather, which is made from multiple layers of pressed paper. Just about every combination was seen. This example is made from an olive green web canvas body, with a stitched on web scabbard loop that has a leather reinforced eyelet for the scabbard button. It has a pebbled leather securing strap with a steel stud. Of note is that several smaller pieces canvas web had to be used to make the frog, with parts overlapping to avoid having a joint just made from stitches. They were really pulling from the bottom of the barrel when this one was made. The frog shows wear and staining commensurate with age and use, but is still solid and free from major damage. It measures 8 inches in overall length. Ready to add to your German WWII collection!