{"product_id":"soviet-officer-leather-map-case-tablet-1956","title":"Soviet Army Officer Leather Map Case Tablet – Dated 1956, USSR Military Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item has been sold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Looking for something similar? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/militaria\"\u003eMilitaria\u003c\/a\u003e collection — new original pieces are added regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet officer map case, known in Russian as a planshet or tablet, is a leather field bag made in the USSR in 1956. The production year is shown by an internal stamp. It has a multi-section interior, clear windows for viewing maps, and slots for pens, pencils and a compass or curved meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Officer's field map case (tablet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956, shown by an internal stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick brown leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple sections for maps and documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear celluloid or plastic map windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pens, pencils and compass or curved meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 30 cm (11.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 22 cm (8.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition for its age. The leather shows a natural patina, and all buckles and straps are present. There are minor scuffs and signs of wear consistent with military use and age, which are visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tablet was a standard piece of equipment for Soviet Army officers, who used it to carry maps, documents and writing tools in the field. A dated example from the 1950s is useful for collectors of Cold War militaria and for reenactors building a Soviet-era kit. The leather and the adjustable strap also make it a distinctive shoulder bag for display or everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather map case (tablet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal adjustable leather shoulder strap with hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681929363605,"sku":"EBAY-406887005481","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-officer-leather-map-case-tablet-1956-1.jpg?v=1791722421","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-officer-leather-map-case-tablet-1956","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}