Patrol sack.

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Description
Fur patrol sack as issued to Swiss Mountain Troops 1940’s to 1950’s. Canvas lining and leather straps with metal buckles. One pocket at front. Leather back rest.
Inscription description
On back carved initials “ABW” Stamped inside “MV-IMG PRIVET-PRIVE”
Acquisition Method:
Bought by Mick Tighe in Bern/Switzerland
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Object Production
Production Place:
Lucerne, Switzerland
Materials:
fur, leather, metal, canvas
Maker:
F Burrer-Saddler
Colour:
brown fur, cream canvas, brown straps.
Dimensions:
42(l) x 25.5(w) x 10.5(d) cms.
Object Condition:
moth eaten fur
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
088.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
10/10/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Mountaineering - General
Location
Location:
Current Location
Bohuntin
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007