What is this?

[ContinentalMorganGuard]

For years I was under the impression this was a British import haversack, however I have not seen any style of British bag from before during or after the American Civil War that looks like this. I have one by a different maker, bought it on a whim, and has British markings on it as well. Any help figuring out if this in an authentic style bag or Farby BS is appreciated.

[Curt Schmidt]

Re: What is this?

Hallo!

Image is missing on my screen?

Curt

[Bmanz1085]

Re: What is this?

Curt,
"after the American Civil War that looks like this"

The this is a hyperlink

[Silas]

Re: What is this?

Easy to find link : http://boydmiles.homestead.com/files/BritHaver.jpg I, too, used to do links buried within text until it became obvious folks were missing them. Doing the old fashioned way isn't as tech savy, but it does assist the reader to what you want him/her to see.

Since I see it a bag featured by Boyd Miles, what does he say about it? He doesn't come here often so you might want to contact him via his webpage.

[ContinentalMorganGuard]

Re: What is this?

From his website: "I first made this haversack in 1977 for Craig Carroll. The pattern being taken form an original owned by the late Fred Fleming of NC. Originals were British made for export and are not the same as issued to British troops. I have also spoken to another collector that at one time owned one with Confederate markings. The bag is plain canvas with two leather closure straps. The shoulder strap is narrow webbing much like canteen straps." I used his images just because they were easily accessible.