Original U.S. Spanish-American War Merriam Knapsack - Inspected 1898 Russian Air Force and the leather is somewhat

and the leather is somewhat dry

We can make out "R" On the top line

Official British Mk II military issue cleaning jags for attaching to the threaded end of the cleaning rod for barrel maintenance

which indicates it was filled in Sep 1940

The yokote is is still partly clear

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Merriam Knapsack - Inspected 1898 Russian Air Force and the leather is somewhatOriginal 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