![]() ![]() The Isaac and Campbell knapsack is copied from the original in our collection and the one at Shiloh National Battlefield. With Wooden Frame (Completely Hand Sewn) $575.00 The wooden frame was not designed for this knapsack. Size of this knapsack 14 1/2" wide X 32 3/4" Long. Overcoat straps (Blanket Straps) are provided. This is the most commonly found type of original Civil War knapsack, the earlier versions having been mostly used up during the war. The earliest contract date I have seen on original knapsacks of this type is late August 1864. The back straps now have scalloped ends and the brass buttons are now covered with leather circles. The back straps are marked with Maker (E. The straps are attached with two vertical rows of stitching (up and down the strap). The cloth ties are replaced by white leather ties. The four flap sides of the body are now rounded. War Version) $375.00 The body of the late pattern knapsack is not constructed with welted seams. #311 Pattern of 1864 Double Bag Knapsack (Late ![]() The straps are 3/4" wide X 25 1/2" long with 8 holes. Cogar, a private in the 2nd Iowa, company F. These are copied after the original straps that came with the knapsack carried by Charles L. We have three sets of original Overcoat straps. These black leather straps have black roller buckles and are hand stitched with linen thread. #312 Extra Blanket Straps (Overcoat Straps) $39.00 per pair This makes one bag rigid and provides a shelf or compartment with in the insert. The wooden frame can be used in this knapsack (Order separately)īack of Knapsack Note the rivet re-enforcements on theįrom a second example of an early 1853 double bag in our collection, we make this wooden insert. Overcoat straps (Blanket Straps) are included. Size of this knapsack 14 1/2" wide X 30 1/2" length. The back straps are rounded on the ends and the brass buttons are left exposed. Rivets are used as reinforcement in the attachment of the back. The knapsack straps and buckles are attached with two horizontal rows of stitching (stitched across the strap). White cloth ties are used on the inside pocket for closer. The construction of the cloth part of the bag has the seams sewn with a welt (corded strip sewn into the seams). He was discharged on Jdue to an injury he suffered in battle. He brought his knapsack home upon his discharge from Camp Montgomery, MS (southeast of Corinth). We copied this knapsack from an original which belonged to Charles L. #309 1853/1855 Double Bag Knapsack (Early Version) Size of this knapsack 16 1/4 " wide X 16 3/4" Length X 3 3/8"deep. This knapsack is provided with overcoat straps (blanket straps) to enable one to can carry a blanket rolled up on top. Two shoulder straps make an "X" on the back and go over shoulder and attach back to the pack. There is an inside divider made of cotton bed ticking (blue and white) which stops just short of reaching the bottom of the bag. We came by a near mint original knapsack of this type and have used it to copy our reproduction. ![]() Size of knapsack 15" Wide X 13 1/2" Length X 4" Deep.Ĭolonel Todd, in his work American Military Equipage, published by the Company of Military Historians, states that this knapsack is one of the most common confederate issues. Three straps are attached at the topįor the carriage of a blanket or overcoat. A large leather flap covers the front of the knapsack, thisįlap has a cloth back and a leather edge. The wooden frame is coveredīy a painted cloth. This a Knapsack made on a ridged wooden frame. We picked up an original hardpack knapsack a couple of years ago at a Civil War show and we now copy ours from this knapsack. This knapsack is a pre-war militia style which may be found in many period photographs. Of oil cloth covered canvas," a style commonly attributed to Confederate use. The knapsack is described as a "foldover type knapsack made This was wasĪ copied by the confederates (N. This is knapsack come with the hand sewn leather back straps. This knapsack has extensive hand work in the construction of the bag. Published by Fred Gaede in the Company of Military Historian's Journal. Knapsacks Are High Demand Items And Are Very Difficult To Manufacture. Preservation Please follow this link for more information on the care and ![]()
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