Identity area
Reference code
2017.256
Title
Canvas Rucksack with Metal Frame and Great Britain Badge
Date(s)
- 1940s-1960s (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4 [bag, frame, cord, detatched leather]
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Green canvas cotton rucksack or backpack with cream cotton webbing straps and fastenings and a green metal frame which can be unfastened from the bag. Glued onto the top of the bag is a black shield shaped badge with two Union Jack flags crossed over 'GREAT BRITAIN' in gold thread and bordered in gold thread. Printed on the inside of one strap is 'CA333'. It has one large pocket across the front with two pouched pockets on each side. The pockets close with cotton webbing straps and metal fasteners. The bag closes with a heavy cream cotton cord drawstring and a flap which fastens with two straps. Inside the top flap is a lining of blue plastic and a zipped pocket - the zip is 'Lightening / MADE IN FRANCE'. Leather section which the back straps thread through to attach the metal frame has torn away from the bag.
Country of Manufacture: France [zip]
Country of Manufacture: France [zip]
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Cotton, metal, plastic, leather
Colour/Print: Green, cream, blue
Colour/Print: Green, cream, blue
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Name access points
- Lightening [zip] (Subject)