Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Knapsack Backpack Martini-Henry Accessories Many came from Dorset but

Many came from Dorset but many did not

The Moroccan leather covering the scabbard nicely matches the grip and is in very good condition

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bear the Bengal regimental cypher including "crossed lances" and show a King's Crown

It is needlessly complicated for a grenade with a time fuze

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Knapsack Backpack Martini-Henry Accessories Many came from Dorset butOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of an original, Federal issue, box style Army knapsack in nearly complete but delicate fair 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