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THB(3) U.S. ARMY MERRIAM BACKPACKS
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8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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LiveMay 15, 2025
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- Lot Description
(lot of 3) U.S. Army Merriam Backpacks: (1) Merriam Pack, c.1890s, the outer canvas flap marked "7th Regt., A, 7" (New York Militia), the interior retains the instruction sheet stamped "Insp. Genl. Dep. S.N.Y., Insp'd 1894), last patent date "1893," a steel frame shapes the rectangular canvas body that opens with four flaps, leather straps, two wood poles for supports (the instructions state the poles may be joined together for shelter support), numerous leather straps, some for attachment to service belt, canvas quite dirty and needs cleaning, (photo from N.P.S. of a soldier at Ft. Laramie, WY., the post commander being then Col. and later Brig. Genl. Henry C. Merriam (1837-1912), promoted to Major General in retirement. Inventor of the Merriam Pack. Awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Civil War); (1) Merriam Pack, the outer canvas marked "74" over "224", the interior marked "Inspector General's Dept., N. (Y and S faded", Inspected 1898", soiling; (1) Merriam Pack, the outer canvas marked "C" over "14", this pack is lacking the wood sticks (as per original instructions within the above first pack in this lot, these are easily replaced), the leather stick ends are present, soiled, for shipping largest approx. measure 27" x 13" x 2", total of all 13.60lbs **Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see: https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12
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Pak & Ship Plus - Kurt Spahrmann - 512-246-7117
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Postal Annex- Kevin - 512-331-5855
or email: pa7012@postalannex.com
(Ships UPS, Fedex, USPS)
The UPS Store - Nakita - 512-418-0520
or email: store2548@theupsstore.com
PostNet – Hetal Patel - 512-260-5757
or email: postnet1431@austin.rr.com
OPTIONS FOR LARGER ITEMS (FURNITURE, ETC.)
Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com
Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger ItemsPLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088
BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786
RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122
For a listing of more blanket wrap shippers for furniture visit.
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