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Allegheny Arsenal Leather Artillery Haversack

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Allegheny Arsenal Leather Artillery Haversack
<B>Allegheny Arsenal Leather Artillery Gunner's Haversack Dated 1864.</B></I> A rare leather haversack, 13” x 14”, with closure strap, buckle, and leather carrying straps, stamped “<I>Allegheny Arsenal 1864</B></I>” on the front flap, with all brass hardware, several early repairs to the seams which only give it character, in very good condition. This haversack was found in the attic of an old house in Maine. The Allegheny Arsenal was established by the U. S. Army Ordnance Department in 1814. The arsenal served as a supply and manufacturing center for military equipment. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)