{"product_id":"soviet-officer-map-case-field-tablet","title":"Soviet Officer Map Case Field Tablet – Brown USSR Army Document Bag with Strap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet officer map case, commonly called a field tablet, is a brown document bag of the type issued to officers of the Soviet Army in the Cold War era. It has a two-section design with celluloid windows for maps and documents on one side and space for stationery, rulers and pencils on the other. It is a useful piece for militaria collectors and reenactors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Map case \/ field bag (officer's tablet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War (Soviet era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather \/ heavy-duty composite (kirza)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two sections: transparent celluloid windows for maps and documents, and a compartment for stationery, rulers and pencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal studs, snap fasteners and an adjustable shoulder strap with metal buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Soviet officer size, fits standard maps and documents (exact dimensions not measured)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage, used military item with a worn field patina. Expect scuffs, natural aging of the material and some oxidation on the metal hardware, as seen in the photos. The celluloid map covers have aged and have a yellowed look. All stitching appears intact. Please review all photos carefully, as they are the best representation of the condition. Sold as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eField tablets like this one were standard officer gear and were built to withstand harsh field conditions. Today they are collected as militaria and used by Cold War reenactors, and some buyers use them as rugged shoulder bags or as props for film and theater productions.\u003c\/p\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":67681917272213,"sku":"EBAY-406888224974","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-officer-map-case-field-tablet-1.jpg?v=1791721536","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-officer-map-case-field-tablet","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}