Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War M-1878 “Blanket Bag” Knapsack and M-1878 Canteen Category_MG 34 Accessories Each caisson carried two ammunition

Each caisson carried two ammunition chests and the limber carried one additional ammunition chest

Mosman at the sword factory during the period of the Civil War

probably once the original finish had worn away

All components of this set bear the original WWII German Maker marks and dates

There are then 39 names

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War M-1878 “Blanket Bag” Knapsack and M-1878 Canteen Category_MG 34 Accessories Each caisson carried two ammunitionOriginal Items: Only Ones Available. Original M 1878 Blanket Bag and M 1878 Canteen, Both U. S. Issued items as used from the 1870s up until the adoption of the M 1910 Series of accouterments was adopted. As used by all branches of the U. S. Armed Forces at that time, with an extended service life extending well over thirty years. Often seen used in conjunction with a blanket roll and haversack to carry equipment. This was the first model pack adopted