{"product_id":"british-p37-wwii-backpack-1937-pattern-surplus","title":"Collector's Surplus British P37 Large Backpack – Authentic WWII 1940-43 | Khaki Cotton Hopsack | Broad Arrow Marked","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic British WWII P37 Large Backpack — 1937 Pattern Web Equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in the dungeon of an Irish castle, these brand new backpacks are the same as those carried on D-Day by Montgomery's British Expeditionary Force assault troops. A genuine piece of WWII militaria, authenticated and untouched since manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely resilient cotton hopsack fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — built to last through combat conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\" H × 12½\" W × 5\" D — ideal daypack for rations and field gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured 1940–1943\u003c\/strong\u003e and issued as standard British Army kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder strap attachment points\u003c\/strong\u003e — sturdy reinforced web loops at top and bottom; \u003cem\u003eshoulder straps sold separately\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid brass fixtures\u003c\/strong\u003e — may include brass or black metal hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle-down top flap\u003c\/strong\u003e for secure closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Arrow proof mark\u003c\/strong\u003e — used by the British Crown since the 14th century to identify Crown property; confirms authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate stamp authenticated\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare, verifiable WWII artifact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder straps are not included and must be purchased separately. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.camolots.com\/products\/vintage-37-pattern-web-shoulder-straps\"\u003eShop matching P37 shoulder straps here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very Good to Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese packs are in remarkable shape given their age — structurally sound hardware and fabric. As genuine surplus stored for decades, individual pieces may show minor signs of long-term storage such as light odor, slight discoloration, or small marks on the canvas. These characteristics are consistent with authentic vintage militaria and do not affect functionality or collectibility,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CamoLOTS","offers":[{"title":"Very Good to Excellent","offer_id":37938673647814,"sku":"MEB330","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2500\/products\/Collector_Surplus_British_P37_Large_Backpack_A.jpg?v=1784744922","url":"https:\/\/www.camolots.com\/products\/british-p37-wwii-backpack-1937-pattern-surplus","provider":"camoLOTS.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}