Original U.S. Civil War Early Named “Hardpack” Knapsack with 32nd Regimental Unit Marking Painted on Flap - No Straps Availability_Both The scabbard is marked under

The scabbard is marked under the end cover:

made during the same period are known as Pappenheimer rapiers

with two overseas chevrons denoting 12-18 months overseas on the left cuff

thick white smoke and would burn for up to three minutes at temperatures between 800–1

An original cleaning rod is also included

Original U.S. Civil War Early Named “Hardpack” Knapsack with 32nd Regimental Unit Marking Painted on Flap - No Straps Availability_Both The scabbard is marked underOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an original U. S. Civil War wood framed "Hard Pack" Knapsack or Backpack. Dating between the 1860 1865 this Union issue Civil War pack is painted on the front flap with a 32 in white. Several 32nd Infantry Regiments served during the Civil War, with the 32nd New York Infantry ("1st California") and 32nd Wisconsin Infantry being notable Union units. Thankfully there is a name under the flap that may aid in