{"product_id":"soviet-officer-field-bag-map-case-belomut","title":"Soviet Officer Field Bag Map Case Planshet – Belomut Factory Leather, USSR Army","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet officer field bag is an original military map case, commonly known as an \"Officer's Tablet\" or Planchette (planshet), used by the Soviet Army. It was designed for field officers to carry topographic maps, military documents and stationery, and it carries the original factory stamp of the Belomut Leather Goods Factory inside the flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Officer's field bag \/ map case (planshet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belomut Leather Goods Factory stamp on the inside of the flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy brown Soviet leather \/ kirza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent celluloid (plastic) window for maps; folding insert with slots for pencils, pens and a ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original leather shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckles and snaps, functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 30 x 23 cm (12 x 9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. The leather is supple and all the metal hardware is functional. The inner side of the flap bears \"soldier art\" (drawings and inscriptions), which adds historical character and points to genuine field use. Please see the photos for a detailed look at the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eField tablets like this were part of standard officer equipment in the Soviet Army and are popular with militaria collectors, historical reenactors and fans of Cold War-era gear. The multiple compartments also make it a distinctive vintage bag for documents or a tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoviet officer field bag \/ map case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal leather shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681916977301,"sku":"EBAY-406882352285","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-officer-field-bag-map-case-belomut-1.jpg?v=1791721504","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-officer-field-bag-map-case-belomut","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}