Original U.S. Spanish-American War Merriam Knapsack - Inspected 1898 Category_Rear Sight Assembly Overall length: 35 1/2”

Overall length: 35 1/2”

The Lightning Bolt: Stands for the speed and force that the Marauders struck the enemy

The round is however pretty much identical to those used during the war

usually indicates production at the end of 1943

There is just a bit of bubbling near the front trim

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Merriam Knapsack - Inspected 1898 Category_Rear Sight Assembly Overall length: 35 1/2”Original 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