![]() It seems to be a very nice constructed solid British Knapsack, but if the consensus is it won't work for CW on AC standards.so be it. If it is good for CS or US or neither, 1862 only, part or all of the war.I'm asking today as I want to know how to proceed. I do have the book "Entrepot", which, as soon as I get finished with the Wilson's Creek book I'm reading, I will tackle that. ![]() I do not remember who made it, but is was custom made (maybe by John Gattis) it is definitely not a "sutler row" knapsack. The "44th" (IF the knapsack is usuable, I'm willing to paint over).with that I'll need a suggestion on what type of paint to use to go over the knapsack area. Civil War Era Knapsack 730012 79.95 Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery on this out of stock item Quantity Add to Cart Description/Features Reviews This 19th-century era knapsack is a great reproduction of the large waterproof knapsacks carried by Civil War troops. Also, the blanket is just a gray wool blanket that has been on there for years, I have great Federal and CS blankets I have purchased recently ie, Brooke's repro, Childs civilian and ******** US blanket)ġ5 inches x 17 inches on the frame, 4 inches deep (That said, when answering, don't worry about what unit I'm doing etc, I'll sort that out. I have attached several photos for members to peruse and I would like to know if this knapsack is acceptable for Civil War use. Recently upgrading and refocusing on Civil War, I have seen knapsacks out there which resemble this one I have. MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.Hi All.for years I have done a British Infantry Impression(18) and have had this knapsack. THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, Hence, very few pieces of intact, original field equipment such as these knapsacks have survived to present day. In actual wartime service, these fully loaded packs became a burden to the weary foot soldiers on their long marches and were soon unceremoniously tossed aside to lighten the load. The knapsack held soldier ‘essentials’ such as stationary, books, photographs, letters, extra clothing and personal items. Huge number of knapsacks were made and issued during the Civil War. Knapsacks like this were issued to all infantrymen and used mainly in the early to mid term of the war. The exterior canvas of the pack exhibits three small (less than 2” long) slits to the canvas material at various stress points along the body. This pack is complete and retains all its russet leather straps and even has two of its inner ties made of rawhide still intact. The accompanying leather straps and adjusting loops are reproductions and are fitted with reproduction triangular brass hook for fastening to the right armpit strap when soldier was on the march. The wagon-trains of each regiment followed at the rear of the division in the same order as the regiments marched. Unmarked, original leather shoulder straps, 1¾” wide, are sewn to the pack backside. Several halts of an hour or half-hour each were made in these marches, to allow the men to unsung knapsacks and rest or search for water, and to give the stragglers time to come up. The two bags fasten together at the bottom with three, original straps and their original black japanned iron buckles. This one was probably never issued and later sold as surplus after the war. One strap is original but the second strap is a reproduction piece. Description, Model 1855 was the standard US issued knapsack. Flaps close inward toward each other and fasten together via a thin, leather strap. ![]() Interior rear section consists of four plain flaps inside, each triangular in shape. Piece has a gusset on each side, 4” wide at the top and tapering toward the bottom. Front section is a bag approximately 15” wide x 12” high with a top cover to open or close. This artifact is made up of two sections of canvas coated with a black rubber or tar-like substance for protection from the elements. This infantryman’s 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. The Mexican American War Knapsack is also offered on our Mexican American War Page with black straps. Here is a rare and complete, fine looking example of an original, Federal issue, box-style Army knapsack in outstanding condition. This item is found in 'Echoes of Glory/ Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy' by Time Life, page 202.
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