1856/7 british knapsack greatcoat straps

[fedhead]

After reading various books on the subject of imported british knapsacks, i have yet to come across any suriving imported greatcoat straps. It appears they were issued to the british army with every pack and they were made from buff leather. So when a invoice shows knapsack and straps these might of included greatcoat straps ( maybe maybe not) . these straps were appoxamatly 40 inches long by 1 inch wide and were used to strap the folded greatcoat to the front of the pack.

Are there any surviving straps around, has anyone seen any? i believe that He We Speak Not Of makes a knapsack with greatcoat straps .
your help would be greatly appreacated

[LibertyHallVols]

Re: 1856/7 british knapsack greatcoat straps

I believe that He We Speak Not Of makes a knapsack with greatcoat straps .
your help would be greatly appreacated

Yes he does. I have some and they are reflective of his typical level of craftsmanship (aka - they rock!).
I have not seen originals, however. So, I cannot comment first-hand on how they compare to originals.

Are you asking if they were imported during the war?
...or are you more interested in how they are used?
... or are you looking to get some repros for your impresison?

Just trying to better understand your question(s) so you can get the answer(s) you desire.

Take Care,

[hardeeflag]

Re: 1856/7 british knapsack greatcoat straps

It has been sometime since I have been to the Atlanta History center but there is a Militia Knapsack there that has the straps and I beleive the tin there. I am not certain of the details or particulars of the pack but my sometimes good photographic memory serves me that that pack is there...

Also had one of the packs with everthing with it, including strraps and the English Tin and cover, from the One We Must Not Speak of and it was a nice pice of equipment.

On war time ship of laden and or invoices I beleive these were termed as "Knapsack Complete".

[fedhead]

Re: 1856/7 british knapsack greatcoat straps

first of all i am intrested in the constrution and materials used in the origanals and if any exist,

Are the repro ones made from waxed leather? as a side question

the main thrust on this post is for original examples, they are a very useful item .

[fedhead]

Re: 1856/7 british knapsack greatcoat straps

After reading various books on the subject of imported British knapsacks, i have yet to come across any surviving imported greatcoat straps. It appears they were issued to the British army with every pack and they were made from buff leather. So when a invoice shows knapsack and straps these might of included greatcoat straps ( maybe maybe not) . these straps were approximately 40 inches long by 1 inch wide

what i should of also said was that they had single roller cast brass buckles as well,