US Army 1898 haversack -
This is a US Army Spanish American war (spanam) haversack. As a result of experience gained during the
Spanish American war, the haversack specifications were changed in 1898 to increase the size of the bag.
Of Khaki canvis construction. In very good shape. Brass fittings
with a single flap wihch closes the bag. Marked US in the front with a black ink stamp.
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The inside consists of a large bag. A flap with a web belt that secures to a metal buckle. The flap has a
slit type storage. It is closed by using two leather strings.
This Civil war/Spanam US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
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the collectible.
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