Backpack Telephone Wire Dispenser

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Rotwang M
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Backpack Telephone Wire Dispenser

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Post by Rotwang M » 05 Mar 2022, 16:11

During WW2, the wire spool backpack (Rückentrage) was worn by German soldiers on the back to dispense wire, and on the chest to take up wire. There were two types: rigid frame and folding. The rigid frame backpack is shown below…

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Re: Backpack Telephone Wire Dispenser

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Post by SIS 5 » 01 May 2022, 14:45

Hi Rotwang,

here a pic with two spool backpacks worn on the chest to take up wire with the help of a vehicle.

Regards

Bert
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