Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War M-1878 “Blanket Bag” Knapsack and M-1878 Canteen Stocks Massachusetts was a big center

Massachusetts was a big center of the Whaling industry during the late 18th and early 19th centuries

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Aluminum Ventilated Jacket Bracket and a very rare Doppel Trommel Magazine with Leather Presstoff Strap

This example has a stacked leather handle

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War M-1878 “Blanket Bag” Knapsack and M-1878 Canteen Stocks Massachusetts was a big centerOriginal Items: Only Ones Available. Original M 1878 Blanket Bag and M 1878 Canteen, Both U. S. Issued items as used from the 1870s up until the adoption of the M 1910 Series of accouterments was adopted. As used by all branches of the U. S. Armed Forces at that time, with an extended service life extending well over thirty years. Often seen used in conjunction with a blanket roll and haversack to carry equipment. This was the first model pack adopted