Update- Lowered to FINAL PRICE not going down any lower on here. RARE Vintage Collector 45 Travel Bag. LV The French Company!! (History Below) Great bag to use as a “large handbag” when traveling or a carry on. People this is a steel. This vintage bag was made by The French Company. This special line first started in the early 1970s to serve the LV leather goods demanded in the US. To achieve better economies and cope with the growing demand in the US, LV granted licence to an American luggage maker – the French Company (shorten French Co.) These items were only sold in the North America, mainly at high-end department stores like Saks. Interesting facts about French Co. LV: They have no date code, only a Tyvek tag which is a mixture of plastic and paper. They had plated nickel hardware instead of golden brass. No LV engraving on them. Zippers were Talon or Eclair. The leather that used was darker brown colour coated/treated leather instead of VVN natural cowhide leather. They are more resistant to wears. The interior lining was different kind of fabric (rougher) than the French made one. Some modifications on the designs too! Like it has a leather border in middle of its body. They are part of LV history. Because of their unique antique appearance and rarity, they are actually highly sought after by some vintage collectors!!! The last pict-current Louis Vuitton. -I currently have this one the 45 and two 55 45- 17.8 x 10.7 x 7.9 inches 55- 21.7 x 12.2 x 9.4 inches