Collectors Item Deadstock 1976 Swiss Army Backpack Document Carrier Or Folio Bag

One for the collectors: a 1976-dated Swiss Army backpack or folio bag, in as-new condition. A museum-worthy backpacks; in storage for nearly 50 years & is as crisp & new-looking as the day it was made! This very unusual & cleverly designed backpack was intended to transport larger maps. Inside, there are two pieces of thick cardboard- like material in the same colour as the leather. Documents are placed between them to be kept flat & protected from the elements. These days would possibly make a good folio bag for creatives; to carry drawings or art works. The crisp canvas is the classic ‘salt & pepper’ type & the saddle leather is thick & beautifully clean. The stamp is found on a patch where the top of the back straps meet. The maker is Joseph Friedl from Marbach, Luzern & the date is 1976. Photo 10 shows the instructions for use, which do not belong to this bag, but which I found in a used, already sold model, dated 1956. DIMENSIONS: Length 52.5cm (20.7) Height 42cm (16.5) Depth 4cm (1.6) Weight approx. 2.5kg CONDITION: The bag has never been used. It smells fresh, with that lovely genuine leather smell. The front is still lying flat; the pockets have never been opened! The canvas is unmarked, even from storage. - SHIPPING The shipping price includes a tracking number & insurance. If your country is not listed, please advise us so that we can give you a shipping quote. For delivery timeframes, please click on our Shipping & Policies tab. Need faster delivery? Please upgrade your shipping, or send us a message. We ship worldwide from Switzerland, within three business days of receiving your payment. We will gladly combine shipping for more than one item. Please let us know which items you would like to purchase & we will work out the most economical way to get them to you. You are responsible for any international customs fees. For our detailed shipping policies, please click on our Shipping & Policies tab. - Ref. No. 0624 Collectors Item Deadstock 1976 Swiss Army Backpack Document Carrier Or Folio Bag