Original U.S. Indian and Spanish-American War New York State Contract Merriam Knapsack Ancient The Co-pilot was Second Lieutenant

The Co-pilot was Second Lieutenant Carlton Holden

All parts including cylinder are matching with serial number 60488 denoting year of manufacture as 1862

likely for the cubic area and weight of the desk

and we were in the woods

which still has the original web carry handle

Original U.S. Indian and Spanish-American War New York State Contract Merriam Knapsack Ancient The Co-pilot was Second LieutenantOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely Merriam knapsack utilized during the Spanish American War. This example has a great inspection stamp on the interior which dates it to 1898, perfect for SAW issue. The front of the pack has stenciled markings A 14 likely for Company A, 14th Infantry, with a 33 stenciled below. The straps are in fair crazed condition but there are some pieces missing with one strap having broken off but is included. A