Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack U.S. Artwork & Posters intact heavy white stitching

intact heavy white stitching

Offered in virtually unissued condition we offer the rotating hilt Bowie bladed bayonet with the original brass throated steel scabbard

shortened to carbine length

Fully lined with classic cheesecloth material and plenty of wartime Japanese ink stamps with leather sweat band

Mounted on a triangular steel stand

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack U.S. Artwork & Posters intact heavy white stitchingOriginal 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.