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Below is an original U.S. knapsack |
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View of the outside of an open pack |
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Front of knapsack. Visible are the three straps used
to secure the pack closed. |
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The three smaller buckles are for fastening the front of the
pack closed, and the two large buckles/hooks are for attaching the shoulder
straps. |
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Leather loops for running the blanket roll straps through. |
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Shoulder straps sewn to back of pack with black thread. |
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Note the scalloped pattern at the end of the leather strap and the leather disk over the brass
rivet. |
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The brass rivet is visible where the leather disc has come
off. |
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From the collection of Bob
Clayton
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