Russian Soviet VDV Airborne RD-54 Backpack - Afghan War Era

This is an authentic, original Soviet VDV (Airborne Troops) RD-54 Rucksack (Рюкзак Десантника-54 образца 1954 года). This iconic piece of Soviet military history was the standard issue paratrooper backpack used extensively by the VDV, including during the Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989).

The RD-54 is famously simple, lightweight, and specifically designed to be worn during a parachute jump. It functions as a minimalist combat webbing system and a backpack, prioritizing mobility and a small profile to accommodate the parachute harness worn above it.