Original U.S. Civil War 5th Independent Battery Light Artillery of New York Hard Pack Knapsack Snider Rifle Parts Visible cross-hatching

Visible cross-hatching

Medal ribbons: Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters

This level of hand craftsmanship demonstrates that these were not ordinary firearms

Buckle retains about 99% of its original blue/grey paint

At Waterloo the regiment charged with Vandeleur's Cavalry Brigade

Original U.S. Civil War 5th Independent Battery Light Artillery of New York Hard Pack Knapsack Snider Rifle Parts Visible cross-hatchingOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an original U. S. Civil War wood framed Artillery "Hard Pack" Knapsack or Backpack. Dating between the 1860 1865 this Union issue Civil War Artillery pack is marked to the 5th Independent Battery Light Artillery of New York part of the First Excelsior Brigade. Wood framed pack covered with waterproofed canvas like is often seen on Civil War issued haversacks. Pack measures approx. 15. 0 inches long x 4. 0 inches