Aged Swiss Medic Bag
Rare vintage Swiss medic bag in thick structured chestnut brown leather with heavy duty brass hardware. Boxy shape has a removable adjustable crossbody strap, loops in the back (to attach to another bag, or belt, or bike?) and strong snaps on the sides allowing the purse to unfold - revealing a world of compartments, pockets and straps, including one little secret area. Excellent detailing in the hardware and engraving.
Label: R. Gerber • 89 • Kappelen (strap reads -- A. Rytz • 3762 Erlenbach • 91)
Content: Leather (very thick and structured)
Circa: 1950s/1960s
Condition: Good / there is minor topical distressing to leather but it adds a cool travelers vibe to bag
// Style No. B733
Measurements
Notes - can be worn crossbody or adjusted to many lengths. Can even be worn as belt bag, or strapped to a bike.
Width: 10"
Height: 6 1/2"
Depth: 3" expands to 12" (when open fully)
Strap Drop: 10"- 23 1/2" (last hole)
Total Strap Length: 45"
Description
Rare vintage Swiss medic bag in thick structured chestnut brown leather with heavy duty brass hardware. Boxy shape has a removable adjustable crossbody strap, loops in the back (to attach to another bag, or belt, or bike?) and strong snaps on the sides allowing the purse to unfold - revealing a world of compartments, pockets and straps, including one little secret area. Excellent detailing in the hardware and engraving.
Label: R. Gerber • 89 • Kappelen (strap reads -- A. Rytz • 3762 Erlenbach • 91)
Content: Leather (very thick and structured)
Circa: 1950s/1960s
Condition: Good / there is minor topical distressing to leather but it adds a cool travelers vibe to bag
// Style No. B733
Measurements
Notes - can be worn crossbody or adjusted to many lengths. Can even be worn as belt bag, or strapped to a bike.
Width: 10"
Height: 6 1/2"
Depth: 3" expands to 12" (when open fully)
Strap Drop: 10"- 23 1/2" (last hole)
Total Strap Length: 45"
