This soft knapsack maybe standard Union Infantry equipment. It is Civil War circa early to mid 1860's. Printed on leather reads "E.K. Thompson Drugg St. 8 + 10 Diamond Street Titusville, P.A."
See book, "Rebels & Yankees- The Fighting Men of the Civil War" by William C. Davis page 45 item 18 for possible match.
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Hoist & Fly | |
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Width of Hoist | 14.5 |
Length of Fly | 12.5 |
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Are there stars on obverse? | no |
Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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Description of Crest/Emblem | Leather Knapsack |
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Documents |
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Drawings |
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Research Documents |
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Public Copy & Signs |
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Condition | |
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Condition | Poor |
Damage | Used, dehydrated Trending to fair |
Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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Date | 1860'S |