Original U.S. Civil War 5th Independent Battery Light Artillery of New York Hard Pack Knapsack Spanish Flags before larger commands were established

before larger commands were established directly under the control of the government-in-exile

Both have Specifications still present on the bottom ends and each is very nicely decorated with engraved designs

Translated phrases include patriotic slogans

On 9 October

expanded and added volunteer battalions to help in the "Great Crusade" using the catch phrase

Original U.S. Civil War 5th Independent Battery Light Artillery of New York Hard Pack Knapsack Spanish Flags before larger commands were establishedOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an original U. S. Civil War wood framed Artillery "Hard Pack" Knapsack or Backpack. Dating between the 1860 1865 this Union issue Civil War Artillery pack is marked to the 5th Independent Battery Light Artillery of New York part of the First Excelsior Brigade. Wood framed pack covered with waterproofed canvas like is often seen on Civil War issued haversacks. Pack measures approx. 15. 0 inches long x 4. 0 inches