Haversack is made entirely of white linen. The body and sling are all original. The underside of the exterior flap has the remains of a mark that reads “STATE OF MASS” over “INSPECTED” and below that is “ACCEPTED.” Flap also has two buttonholes.

The body of the haversack meas. approx. 10.50 inches at its widest by 9.00 inches high. Sewn to the body are two bone buttons which hold the exterior flap closed.

Linen sling is approx. 1.25 inches wide and is sewn to the bag at each end.

Linen is in excellent condition and shows some moderate surface dirt and spotting from age, storage, and use. The back side of the haversack is stenciled “CO. B 1st REGT.” and under that is a large soldier number “43.”

Interior of the haversack has two small bone buttons that anchor the “rice bag” or lining to the inside. “Rice bag” or lining is present with the haversack but not buttoned in. It has been left loose to reveal a very strong stenciled mark that reads “CO. B 1^st REGT.” and under that is a large soldier number “43.” Bag is in excellent condition.

We have had several of these over the years but this is the first one that this writer has seen with a unit marking. [ad][ph:L]

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