Wood Frame “box style” knapsack. Rigid-frame knapsack has inside reinforced with wood, and the whole covered with painted canvas.  This example was issued to the 11th Regiment, Company G, 30th man.

Pack measures approximately 15” x 14” x 4”. The black-painted canvas is in very good condition overall with just light edge wear and one split along lower, back edge. Unit markings in white display clearly on the outside. Inside flaps (tacked to sides of frame) retain all four cotton “ties”. On inside, one of the flaps still shows a partial stencil for the canvas product used to make the packs.

On the top, one of the three blanket straps is present, but in weak condition. This originally had two straps to keep the large outer flap closed tight with corresponding roller buckles on the bottom; only one of these remain. Only one long segment of one shoulder strap is present. All of the above mention leather straps are in poor condition. It is very rare to find one of these packs with any of the straps present.

Outer flap is marked in white paint with a large “11” while the left side stenciled with a “G” over a smaller “30”.

The tarred or painted canvas remains in very good condition while the leather straps all from wear and dry rot, however this remains very displayable. From the Texas Civil War Museum collection.   [jet][ph:L]

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