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FootsoreFederal
01-26-2004, 10:16 PM
Pards,
Can anyone tell me about match tins that are in the shape of knapsacks? Particularly those manufactured by The United Machine and Supply Company in New York.

Thanks,
Zach Whitlow

GrumpyDave
01-26-2004, 11:05 PM
Post Civil War, manufactured usually for veterans organizations.

KyCavMajor
01-27-2004, 01:32 AM
[QUOTE=FootsoreFederal]Pards,
Can anyone tell me about match tins that are in the shape of knapsacks? Particularly those manufactured by The United Machine and Supply Company in New York.

Thanks,
Zach Whitlow[/QUOTE
They are listed in Lord's Civil War Collectors books, volume 1 I think.