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Inspector marked “waterleivt arsenal”.
This early M1874 haversack has the original leather on the outter rims & the leather straps. This is a very authentic M1874 - from The 69th NY Infantry (Irish) clothing and haversack bag with leather straps intact.
Haversacks were utilized multiple time by different soldiers. It was a common practice.
This collectible (I Believe) is tied to the two conflicts - Indian Wars of 1866-97, and the Spanish American War 1898 and maybe into the Occupation of 1902. making it a unique piece of militaria history.
This haversack holds the names of two soldiers - H Wilhelm and
E A Gaffney (Irish) The State Of NY had an outfit, made mostly of Irish Immigrants.
The 69th New York Infantry.
Stored properly in an ac storage, no smell and strong canvas.
Found as is, all original.
** See pictures for details.