Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack U.S. Artwork & Posters Offered in virtually unissued condition

Offered in virtually unissued condition we offer the rotating hilt Bowie bladed bayonet with the original brass throated steel scabbard

as marked on the outer shell and the visor band

designed to be used with the T19E1 tankers helmet

shortened to carbine length

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Backpack Knapsack U.S. Artwork & Posters Offered in virtually unissued conditionOriginal 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.