Original U.S. WWI Era M1904 Army Haversack marked to New York Unit Antique Percussion Firearms were trained to be able

were trained to be able to dismount and fight as foot infantry

just don't be fooled by the decals

and 155th Pennsylvania) were issued with Zouave uniforms to reward their proficiency in drill and battlefield performance

Nothing except invasion can equal the propaganda value of the sight of an American airplane in the Philippine skies today…Even if the airplane were to drop nothing

The hard scabbard is nicely marked:

Original U.S. WWI Era M1904 Army Haversack marked to New York Unit Antique Percussion Firearms were trained to be ableOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition WWI Era Model 1904 haversack, marked to a New York State regiment on the front: (Crossed Rifles) 1 N Y U. S. 51 We were unable to identify the exact unit that this was used with, which would make an excellent research opportunity. During WWI and prior, the regimental structure was not nearly as clear as during WWII. Condition of the haversack is very nice, with wear and staining