Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack Brown Bess Musket Parts This excellent example was made

This excellent example was made by F

Serial number 1972 is present on the receiver

and has slight wearnd fading to the fabric

several factors  prevented that a large number of ships were build during the war

This blade is definitely quite old

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack Brown Bess Musket Parts This excellent example was madeOriginal 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.