Original U.S. Spanish-American War Merriam Knapsack - Inspected 1898 Category_Rear Sight Assembly or OD Green third pattern

or OD Green third pattern jungle fatigues were first produced in poplin cotton with very limited ripstop production occurring in late 1967 with the first contract for ripstop pants

Overall length: 35 1/2”

usually indicates production at the end of 1943

303 British Cartridges

- Upper Sling Swivel is broken on one side

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Merriam Knapsack - Inspected 1898 Category_Rear Sight Assembly or OD Green third patternOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely Merriam knapsack utilized during the Spanish American War. This example has a great inspection stamp on the interior which dates it to 1898, perfect for SAW issue. There are very faint markings in pencil on the front, the first line of which reads Co. A, but the rest is too faint to read. The straps are in fair condition but there are some pieces missing. A great piece of SAW kit, ready for further