Original U.S. Spanish-American War Merriam Knapsack - Inspected 1898 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly M67854-09-D-1062

M67854-09-D-1062

Australian and Filipino campaign to defeat and expel the Imperial Japanese forces occupying the Philippines during World War II

On the Silver edition medals

as well as a spare glass stowed in the storage compartment on the shield

The non-magnetic fittings were painted the original gray color

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Merriam Knapsack - Inspected 1898 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly M67854-09-D-1062Original Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely Merriam knapsack utilized during the Spanish American War. This example has a great inspection stamp on the interior which dates it to 1898, perfect for SAW issue. There are very faint markings in pencil on the front, the first line of which reads Co. A, but the rest is too faint to read. The straps are in fair condition but there are some pieces missing. A great piece of SAW kit, ready for further