{"product_id":"original-east-german-brown-vinyl-map-case","title":"East German Map Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal East German map case issued to military officers during the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCold War Officer Provenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally issued to officers across the East German \u003cb\u003eNationale Volksarmee (NVA)\u003c\/b\u003e, this Kartentasche served as an essential field organiser. Designed during the Cold War to replace earlier leather models, it provided reliable storage for tactical maps, field reports, and navigation tools during manoeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWeatherproof Vinyl Shell\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from thick \u003cb\u003ebrown synthetic vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e (Kunstleder), the outer shell repels rain, mud, and trail grime. A full-coverage top flap fastens with a sturdy steel buckle, keeping sensitive navigation papers, notebooks, and compact digital tablets shielded from rough outdoor weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePractical Navigation Layout\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifting the main flap reveals a \u003cb\u003efold-out transparent map window\u003c\/b\u003e that allows continuous route reading while keeping paper dry. Inside, two structured compartments hold notebooks or tablets, accompanied by four dedicated pencil slots and an accessory pocket for erasers and rulers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVersatile Shoulder Carry\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eadjustable vinyl shoulder strap\u003c\/b\u003e with metal swivel clips allows comfortable cross-body or over-the-shoulder carry. With its slim profile and utilitarian layout, it offers practical daily organisation for hikers, bushcrafters, field researchers, and surplus collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganise your navigation gear and field documents with this authentic East German service bag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55485619143041,"sku":"SKU6381K","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/east-german-brown-vinyl-map-case-used-6381-a_306c9188-5774-4636-ae40-21d3dc9c5622.jpg?v=1775031096","url":"https:\/\/forces-uniform-and-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/original-east-german-brown-vinyl-map-case","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}