Black painted canvas knapsack with "F. / 1st. P.V. / J. Conner" stencilled in white on outside. Belonged to John Conner of Co. F, 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers (Three Months), a company which originated in April 1861 from the Lancaster Fencibles.
Canvas with black waterproof finishe on outside. Machine sewn, squared corners with flaps at top sides that can be tied together to cover top opening. On back are four strips under which belts can be slid. Belt like a "Y"--two ends with holes from one strip that has 2 buckles at its end.
33" x 23.25" hemmed piece, centered along one long (33") edge and sewn to top back of case. Two 8.5-inch strips of twill tape sewn 7 inches apart in center of both 23.25" edges so this piece can fold over, completly covering the case and can be secured with ties.
Reunion Badge for the 79th Pennsylvania, Civil War. "1861-1865 / 4th Reunion/ 79th Reg't / Penn'a Veteran Vol's / May 15th, 1894." Gold acorn in center of badge refers to the 14th Corps, in which the regiment served. Badge is blue with gold letters.
Grand Army of the Republic badge. "In Union There Is Strength" on top pin. "D. H. Nissley Post, No. 478 / G. A. R. / Mount Joy, PA." G.A.R. emblem in center of badge. Badge is black with gold letters and gold braided trim on bottom with metal fringes.
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Button pin with G.A.R. emblem on top. "In Memoriam / Brandywine / Post No. 54 / Coatesville, PA." Black with silver border and gold letters.
Civil War veteran badge, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry. "Reunion / Survivors / of / Chickamauga / 9th / Penna. Vet. Cav. / Chattanooga, Tenn. / 1892." Label on back shows made by E. J. Erisman, 42 West King St., Lancaster. Blue with gold letters, gold pin at top, and gold braided trim at bottom.
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Pin at top has eagle and crossed rifles. Connects to shield-shaped piece with martial scene: "28 Nat'l Encampment. G. A. R. / Pittsburgh, PA. / Sep. 1894".
Grand Army of the Republic souvenir badge. Top pin has "Souvenir" on it. Red, white, and blue ribbon has "G.A.R. / Lancaster, PA. / 1894." in gold. Bottom coin has G.A.R. symbol on front and soldier on back with text: "Our Nation's Defenders."
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Top pin has text, "Pittsburgh". Red, white, and blue cloth connects to bottom piece, which is shaped like a keystone. It has the G.A.R. star on it and the text: "28th Natl. / Encampment / G. A. R. / Sept. 1894".