1940 German Fur Pack "Affe"

[Otter42]

Is this Swiss of German? I checked online and now I'm really not sure, thanks for any advice, Ken 

[daskrieg]

German

[Otter42]

Awesome, thanks much daskrieg.

[Gwar]

As stated, it is German, the markings are from the issuance depot and is an acceptance stamp, 9 (Sept) 40 (1940) Fu (Furth), these types of markings are seen on a variety of items, Nice pickup !

[Otter42]

Great, thanks for the info. Any idea on the name? Is that a rank preceding his name or part of his name?

[daskrieg]

looks like Gefreiter (private) ??? Hofort. I cannot see due to blurriness the whole name, but thats what it looks like to me

[Otter42]

Thanks daskrieg

[Proud Kraut]

Maker is Marquardt in Heilbronn, Germany. These haversacks (Tornister) were called "Affe" (monkey) by the troops. Daskrieg is correct with rank and last name (Hoefert). If you are posting a photo of the writing w/o flashlight we can perhaps decipher his first name.

[Otter42]

Here's some better pics of his name, he has it in two separate places on the pack. Again thanks so much for all you help. Ken 

[Proud Kraut]

Gefreiter Rob (Robert) Hoefert.

[Otter42]

Thanks for your time, really appreciated!

[Proud Kraut]

You´re welcome. His name is not too uncommon over here. This site lists a Gefreiter Robert Höfert from Kuehlsheim, fallen in Russia in September 1941.

 

https://spengler.li/otto/gefallene1939-1945.htm

 

Let me know if you need something translated.

[Otter42]

Wow. That's great. Thank you!