Original German Cable Reel for the Backpack Layer carcano The apron pieces

The apron pieces

this part is often missing and many people don't even know it is supposed to have it

They would make a great display piece

Take your impression to the next level

There is a hole under one armpit and an area on the other that is wearing thin

Original German Cable Reel for the Backpack Layer carcano The apron piecesOriginal WWII German Wehrmacht back pack spare cable reel. I did not find any markings on this one, but I believe they are likely hidden under the thick postwar over paint. I had owned a pile of these at one time and none were post war made. This spare reel is in pretty decent condition; these are normally broken or at least bent pretty badly. This one is ready to clip into backpack cable layer although it would be a good idea to strip and repaint it.