Confederate States - John H. West
Private John H. West served in the 1st Virginia Regiment Artillery,CSA. Yes they carried them too! With no room on the cassions, necessity dictated that knapsacks were carried.
The pack measures 15x14 x31/2 leather in London finish and handsewn with period thread. Iron and brass hardware used.
This pack can be found in "Echos of glory' CS pg.204