enumerated are about load enough to carry on such campaigns as our Civil War afforded. It seems to be a very nice constructed solid British Knapsack, but if the consensus is it won't work for CW on AC standards.so be it. I have in my knapsack a woolen blanket, a India rubber blanket.
#CIVIL WAR KNAPSACK HOW TO#
If it is good for CS or US or neither, 1862 only, part or all of the war.I'm asking today as I want to know how to proceed. I do have the book "Entrepot", which, as soon as I get finished with the Wilson's Creek book I'm reading, I will tackle that. I do not remember who made it, but is was custom made (maybe by John Gattis) it is definitely not a "sutler row" knapsack. Huge number of knapsacks were made and issued during the Civil War. The "44th" (IF the knapsack is usuable, I'm willing to paint over).with that I'll need a suggestion on what type of paint to use to go over the knapsack area. Also, the blanket is just a gray wool blanket that has been on there for years, I have great Federal and CS blankets I have purchased recently ie, Brooke's repro, Childs civilian and ******** US blanket)ġ5 inches x 17 inches on the frame, 4 inches deep A shelter half is a simple tent used for shelter while soldiers were sleeping. (That said, when answering, don't worry about what unit I'm doing etc, I'll sort that out. Civil War Knapsack Blanket Gum Blanket or Poncho Shelter Half Extra Shirt Gum blankets or ponchos were used to protect the soldiers from rain. I have attached several photos for members to peruse and I would like to know if this knapsack is acceptable for Civil War use. Recently upgrading and refocusing on Civil War, I have seen knapsacks out there which resemble this one I have. Knapsacks Bed Roll/Overcoat Straps Double Bag Soft Pack Civil War Era PCH002 OUT OF STOCK Kibbler Pack - Mexican War/CS Army Design - 225.00 PCH001 OUT OF. It is an example of a scarce knapsack that were used in the south.Hi All.for years I have done a British Infantry Impression(18) and have had this knapsack. That letter came with this knapsack when it was sold in 2011. It measures 11 1/2 inches wide and 13 inches deep and has 3 pewter buttons to fasten the flap down. It works as well for early civil war Union, Confederate or Mexican war. While it is not know if these were made in the south or if all were imported.Ĭoming with this knapsack is a letter from a prominent confederate collector. CONFEDERATE HAVERSACK ITEM 2268 19.95 BUY NOW WHITE COTTON HAVERSACK Here is a great looking US issue, heavy cotton 3 button haversack. Also 10,000 french knapsacks were imported into the north. The Atlanta History Center has one identified to a soldier in the 18th Ga. Campbell was one of the largest producers of goods that were made to run the Union naval blockade of the Confederacy. This style pack saw wide usage in a Crimean War as well as campaigns throughout India and China.
Another knapsack in private hands is identified to a soldier in the 8th La. Saul Issac was a contract equipment maker for the British Army. This famous image of Thomas Taylor in the 8th LA seems to show him wearing one. There are several identified to confederate soldiers in private hands and in museums.
#CIVIL WAR KNAPSACK PLUS#
Price is 45.00 plus shipping and insurance. Listed in Lords Encyclopedia, approximate size is 1 1/4' by 1 3/4' by 1/2' thick, shows honest age & use, good condition. This 19th century era knapsack is a great reproduction of the large waterproof knapsacks carried by Civil War troops. Price: 135.00 Quantity Description Reviews In addition to the other gear, the Civil War soldier was issued a knapsack.
The flap has a pocket that is accessible from the inside. Shaped like a Civil War Knapsack, very popular with veterans at reunions & encampments. Infantry This Civil War issue, soft-pack, knapsack is an example of the typical knapsack issued to most U.S. It is somewhat unique in design in that there are side straps so the blanket roll is horseshoe shaped and wraps around three sides of the knapsack. Description Original Regimentally Painted, Civil War Knapsack Co. Is is constructed of painted cloth on a wood frame with leather straps.
This knapsack is a very nice example of a knapsack used in america. Knapsack Dated 1864 Pre-Owned 102.50 17 bids
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