Folks,
Looking for a used, but not abused federal doublebag from a quality maker, for the Shiloh boatride coming up. Would prefer an "early war" model ie: square cut sholder straps, etc. But would be open to a later issue doublebag.
Cheers,
WTB- Used Federal Doublebag
Folks,
Looking for a used, but not abused federal doublebag from a quality maker, for the Shiloh boatride coming up. Would prefer an "early war" model ie: square cut sholder straps, etc. But would be open to a later issue doublebag.
Cheers,
Eric Brown
Currently known to associate with the WIG / AG
"It has never been fully realized, nor appreciated by the people of the North-the great part in preserving the Union, the brave, loyal,and patriotic Union men, in the mountainous parts of the Southern states, rendered" - Orderly Sgt. Silas P. Woodall (2nd grt. grnd...) member of "Kennemers Union Scouts & Guides"-organized in Woodville, Alabama 1863.
Hey Eric,
Just wanted to provide you with some food-for-thought on early/late packs: http://www.libertyrifles.org/research/knapsacks.html Good luck on the search and I'll see you on the boat!
Paul Boccadoro
Paul, thanks for the great information! I appreciate your time and effort in putting it together. It appears the line is not so "clear cut". See you in the spring! Hopefully with a good pack.
Cheers
Eric Brown
Currently known to associate with the WIG / AG
"It has never been fully realized, nor appreciated by the people of the North-the great part in preserving the Union, the brave, loyal,and patriotic Union men, in the mountainous parts of the Southern states, rendered" - Orderly Sgt. Silas P. Woodall (2nd grt. grnd...) member of "Kennemers Union Scouts & Guides"-organized in Woodville, Alabama 1863.
I too was toying with the idea of getting a new knapsack for the trip. Thanks for saving me $300 Paul!
Tyler Underwood
Pawleys Island, #409 AFM
Governor Guards
SCAR, WIG
www.scareenactors.com
www.westernindependentgrays.org
www.governorguards.com
Hey Tyler,
No problem man. Just note that there are numerous characteristics we associate with "early" packs, and these were just a few. I encourage others to dive into some more positively-dated photos to see if additional "late" characteristics can be seen early-on, or go further to try to find some other documentation.
Paul Boccadoro
Paul's study provides some excellent food for thought, which challenges our assumptions concerning "early" war, "late" war. However, it should be noted that there is a knapsack id'd to a soldier in the 2nd Iowa with a rock solid provenance of pre-June 1862 that conforms to the "early" war model of packs (exposed rivets, welted seams, etc.) pics and a description can be found here http://www.jarnaginco.com/knap.html . This is not an endorsement of the reproduction product based on this example (i've not seen one up close) and it should be noted that I cannot say off-hand that the 2nd and 15th Iowa (unit being portrayed for the event) drew from the same stores...but, that is an example of an "early" war pack being used by an Iowa soldier in the west during the Spring of 1862. It should be noted that the 2nd Iowa served in the Second Division and the 15th served in the Sixth Division at Shiloh.
Garrett Silliman
Black Republicans
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