East German NVA Map Case
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- SKU
- S91373500
- Material
- Vinyl
- Style
- Military, Vintage
Description
NVA Field Map Case
This is an East German army map case, issued to the Nationale Volksarmee (NVA), the armed forces of the GDR during the Cold War. It was built to keep maps, orders and notebooks flat and organized for an officer or NCO in the field. The case is brown vinyl with a front flap and a detachable shoulder strap. Collectors, reenactors and anyone who wants a slim, sturdy document bag with genuine provenance carry it today.
Features
- Brown Vinyl Body — The case is made from smooth brown vinyl with stitched edges, a material chosen because it sheds rain and wipes clean.
- Three-Position Strap Closure — A riveted strap on the flap passes through one of three slotted metal keeper plates, so the flap closes snugly whether the case is lightly loaded or full.
- Detachable Shoulder Strap — An adjustable vinyl strap clips on with metal snap hooks, letting you wear the case cross-body or remove the strap entirely.
- Rear Carry Loops — Two riveted vertical tabs on the back give you a second way to mount the case, such as on a belt.
- Layered Interior Compartments — The body opens into stacked sections, so maps, papers and small items can be kept apart.
- Fabric-Lined Interior — Pale fabric lines the inside of the case, and an internal strap with a metal keeper holds contents in place.
- Slim Portrait Profile — The tall, narrow shape sits flat against the hip and holds folded maps without bending them.
- Genuine NVA Issue — This is original East German army equipment, not a later commercial product.
Original GDR Army Issue
The NVA equipped its troops with practical, standardized kit, and this map case follows that pattern. It has a simple vinyl shell, plain metal hardware and a closure you can work with gloves on. Issued pieces like this one are sought after by Cold War collectors and Eastern Bloc reenactors because they carry real service history. The same build also suits everyday use as a compact satchel for notebooks, a tablet-sized device or travel documents.
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Customer Reviews
Top customer reviews
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Exactly as describedThis case is tough, practical, and looks awesome. I use it for paper maps on backcountry trips, and it has held up well against rain and mud.
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Holds my iPad!Vinyl feels rugged, and the clear sleeve fits modern maps or devices like my iPad. The shoulder strap is handy.
Well worth $15
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AwesomeThe map case is super cool. The fold-out map compartment actually works great for keeping documents dry, and the vinyl construction feels really rugged.
Unique bag for work
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Great to have on campus.I bought this to use as a daily bag, and it works surprisingly well. The size is just right to hold a tablet and a notebook, plus all my pens fit in the four slots on the front. The shoulder strap is adjustable and feels comfortable when I carry it around campus. Even though it is vintage, it is waterproof, so I do not worry about it getting ruined in the rain. It has a cool retro style that stands out from regular backpacks. If you need something sturdy and unique for school or work, this is a great choice.
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Good quality for the priceThis is a good quality map case. The vinyl is tough, and you can put a lot of stuff in it. I mainly use it to as a place to keep a pen and notepad in my car if I need to write something down immediately or if I need to keep a document dry. It does have four pen slots, but mine are sewn shut. I don't know if you're supposed to cut the top stitching in order to make the slots usable, but as I wasn't sure, I didn't want to risk it. Mine came scratched up, but with a date code of 1979 or 1980 (the stamping on mine was a bit sloppy), I figure it got a lot of use, and for this price I certainly can't complain.
Great for keeping important papers dry and having a place to keep a pen and a notepad should you need one.
The pen slots were sewn shut, and since I'm not sure if the top stitching is supposed to be cut, they're unusable.