The 1853 Double Bag knapsack was used heavily by both sides in the American Civil War. It measures 15 1/2" x 301/2".
Our pack is of machine and hand sewn construction.
It conatins:
All leather attached with correct rivets
backstraps with square ends and uncovered buttons
straps with J hooks designed to fasten to the waist belt
painted canvas with period recipe finish
hand finished details with logwood dyed period cotton thread
"buckskin" ties on inside pocket
Overcoat straps(not included) can be purchased on our accessories page.
Weight: 3lbs
1853 Double Bag Knapsack
Riveted Version
Pack On Display At Gettysburg National Military Park
Subject taken from:
Private Collection
Front View
Inside View
$160.00
Rear View
$200.00