December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A black-painted knapsack consisting of a linen bag approximately 15 in. L x 16 in. W, with a flap 20 in. L x 19 in. wide, with narrow black shoulderstraps with harness buckle attachments on the back and similar straps affixed inside top for holding a blanket in place. The flap has a script "SNY" device painted in white, indicating state of New York ownership and is the type procured for its militia between 1807-c. 1814, the so-called Type I that was replaced by a more sophisticated Type II design during the latter part of War of 1812. A more detailed article on these knapsacks convey with the original. This is the only Type I with "SNY" marked flap that I am aware of currently in private hands, although there are examples in the state collections and another in the USMA Museum at West Point. PROVENANCE: purchased from Larry Strayer in 2005. CONDITION: Very good and complete; both the painted portions of the linen and the leather strapping have lost much of their former flexibilithy with the passage of time.