Original U.S. Civil War Fighting Irish-American 69th New York Regiment Hardpack Knapsack Fusee Spring & Cover It fastens into the lock

It fastens into the lock with a male bayonet-type fitting

This excellent example is still mounted to the back mounting plate

The leather top pad is loose from the frame

with a great decal

Original U.S. Civil War Fighting Irish-American 69th New York Regiment Hardpack Knapsack Fusee Spring & Cover It fastens into the lockOriginal Item: Only One Available. A TRUE & RARE RELIC of the Irish American involvement During the American Civil War! This example of a Hardpack type knapsack is paint stenciled with the regimental number 69 (5) located on the center outer flap and F over 60 on the bottom edge. This knapsack is attributed to the famous New York, Irish American militia regiment raised in N. Y. city during the mid 1850s. and went on to achieved world famous success