US Army 1878 haversack

The Infantry Board of 1878 adopted a haversack pattern that would continue in use into the twentieth century. The bag was made of drab duck canvas with D-rings on the upper corners of the back and a twelve inch by fourteen inch flap on the front. Inside, the bag was divided into three compartments, 1874 utensil scabbards and 1878 condiment bags as issued with the 1878 haversack. with a pocket on the front designed to hold the 1874 meat can. There was a utensil pocket on each side with a brown leather scabbard for the fork and another for the knife to protect the bag from damage. In addition there were two white canvas drawstring bags to hold condiments.