{"product_id":"1963-swiss-army-salt-pepper-rucksack","title":"1963 SWISS ARMY SALT \u0026 PEPPER RUCKSACK","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Army “Salt \u0026amp; Pepper” Rucksack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eAn original Swiss Army rucksack, produced for military issue and constructed from heavy-duty cotton canvas with reinforced vegetable-tanned leather components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eThe main body is made from tightly woven “salt \u0026amp; pepper” canvas in a subdued grey-green tone, chosen for its durability and resistance to abrasion. With time, the fabric has softened while retaining its structural integrity, developing gentle tonal shifts and surface texture that speak to age rather than wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eStructural reinforcement, straps, and closure elements are executed in thick, full-grain leather, minimally finished to preserve the material’s natural character. The leather displays measured creasing, surface marks, and gradual deepening of color — a patina formed through long-term use and handling. Metal hardware is functional and understated, aligned with Swiss military standards of precision and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eThe closure system is deliberate and efficient, securing the form without excess. Each component exists in service of function, resulting in a balanced silhouette defined by material quality and proportion rather than ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eA disciplined and enduring object, representative of mid-20th-century Swiss military design, valued today for its material honesty, quiet utility, and lasting relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eOrigin: Swiss Army surplus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eEra: Mid–late 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eMaterial: Heavy cotton canvas (“salt \u0026amp; pepper” weave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eTrim: Genuine leather straps and reinforced leather base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eClosure: Multiple leather strap and buckle closures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eColor: Grey-green \/ olive tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eCondition: Vintage condition with natural wear and patina consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e(Leather shows character; canvas remains strong and functional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eDimensions: H 50cm. W 40cm. D 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eEach piece carries subtle variations, making every rucksack truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Cousins Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55229232840872,"sku":null,"price":75000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/6356\/9320\/files\/s_prucksac_d5c27221-029c-4f0d-9854-3c35b1378e1d.png?v=1770213453","url":"https:\/\/lescousinsvintage.com\/products\/1963-swiss-army-salt-pepper-rucksack","provider":"Les Cousins Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}