1820, 1830 Haversack and Knapsack


C & D Jarnagin Company

1825 Period

Haversack and Knapsack


#1812301  1812 Haversack  $33.00

The haversack is white cotton, has a scalloped flap and three pewter buttons.  Our is made from fine military drill cloth.


#KPS1800   1812 Knapsack  $305.00

The Lherbette knapsack is copied from original specs and examination of an original knapsack. 

This knapsack has a blue painted flap with a white circle and "US" in red letters. 

It has one large pocket closed with a buckle and strap and a second envelope with center opening in the flap.



Knapsacks Are High Demand Items And Are Very Difficult To Manufacture. Allow 45 - 60 Days When Ordering.


#MX306     Mexican war Knapsack   $305.00

This knapsack is based on the article published by Fred Gaede in the Company of Military Historian's Journal.  This knapsack has extensive hand work in the construction of the bag.   This is knapsack come with the hand sewn leather back straps.  This was was a copied by the confederates (N. B. Johnston, 1st Virginia Artillery, ANV).

The knapsack is described as a "fold over type knapsack; made of oil cloth covered canvas," a style commonly attributed to Confederate use.

Front Pocket

Back of knapsack

The inner bag

Detail of the hand work

Hand sewn button holes

Chest Strap


Crown soap-  8oz of soap in a tin container $8.95

We are now offering this period soap for cleaning leather.  This is based off a period recipe for soap liked by harness makers.  This is not like modern saddle soaps but instead is mostly made from cod oil.  This type of soap will clean the leather but not be harsh enough to damage the leather.   Leather items should be cleaned with soap several times a year in order to prevent the build up of dirt and other things that will damage the grain surface. 

#113      Neatsfoot Oil 8 fl. oz. 100% pure              $6.95

#PW124        Preservation Wax                            $12.95

This is specially designed product to give you maximum life out of your leather items.  This is the clear wax, for use on russet items.  This wax contains a natural mold and mildew inhibiter, along with protection from insect damage.   

 #BPW125        Black Preservation Wax              $14.95

This is specially designed product to give you maximum life out of your leather items.  Lamp black has been added to help maintain the black color of your leather items.   This wax contains a natural mold and mildew inhibiter, along with protection from insect damage. 


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Revolutionary Period & War of 1812

Online Civil War Catalog

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