Lot 506
[CIVIL WAR]. US issue haversack with New York Depot inspector stamp.
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$400 - 600
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$1,500
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Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. US issue haversack with New York Depot inspector stamp.

Tarred canvas haversack with fixed shoulder strap. Flap secured by a leather fastening strap and small roller buckle. Fastening strap stamped with rare inspector's stamp: "Inspected / US Depot / New York."  Removable interior liner no longer extant but 3 tin buttons remain. (Wear to tarred surface, slight tears/loss at top of flap along fold line, evidence of manual repair on one side at shoulder strap base, but overall good condition). A rare surviving example of an essential soldier's accouterment.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
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