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

intact heavy white stitching

designed to be used with the T19E1 tankers helmet

Mounted on a triangular steel stand

as marked on the outer shell and the visor band

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.