Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack French Gun Magazines 82nd Division

82nd Division

The wooden hilt is carved the shape of a Sea monster

in company with the British 6th Airborne

having some original paint

trigger guard and front ram rod pipe

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack French Gun Magazines 82nd DivisionOriginal 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.