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Union Army Enlisted Knapsack

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Union Army Enlisted Knapsack
<B>Union Army Enlisted Knapsack</B></I> Black oil cloth, complete with all leather straps, including metal buckles (missing one "J" hook), measuring approximately 18" x 16", maker marked <I>"Butterfield"</B></I> and the contract date <I>"Aug. 13, 1864"</B></I> on the left shoulder strap, sound condition with the usual small rips and tears to oil cloth, leather is crazed but still supple with much of the black finish worn off. William Butterfield of New York City procured a government contract to produce 4,000 knapsacks.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Large Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>) <BR><BR><B>Important notice: