Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack Brown Bess Musket Parts and overall length of 5

and overall length of 5 1/4 inches

This excellent example was made by F

This blade is definitely quite old

and has slight wearnd fading to the fabric

On 3 January 1945

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack Brown Bess Musket Parts and overall length of 5Original 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.