Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack French Gun Magazines having some original paint

having some original paint

was part of a late War government contracted order for accoutrements

in company with the British 6th Airborne

The wooden hilt is carved the shape of a Sea monster

Hans-Ludwig Speth was born on October 7th

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack French Gun Magazines having some original paintOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of an original, Federal issue, box style Army knapsack in nearly complete but delicate condition. This infantrymans accoutrement, of the early war pattern, is a soft double bag knapsack made to accept an internal wooden frame that rendered rigidity to the pack. This artifact is made up of two sections of canvas coated with a black rubber or tar like substance for protection from the elements.