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Does anyone know if exposed copper rivets (studs) were ever used in place of exposed brass rivets (studs) on the shoulder straps of some early war/pre-war Federal Knapsacks? In EOG it appears copper rivets were used on the leather straps used to fasten the knapsack. Research indicates that early war knapsacks used a variety of contruction techniques (hand/machine sewing) and materials. I was wondering since copper was used in some areas would they have used them in other areas of the pack. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Last edited by rmassella; 06-08-2004, 09:00 AM.[FONT="Times New Roman"]Robert Masella
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Re: Federal Double Bag
Robert,
The brass rivets, as you call them, on the straps are actually studs that connect the upper wide part of the straps with the lower narrow part. This was to prevent the upper portion of the strap that carries the load from twisting and cutting into the carrier's soldiers and was also an attempt to increase the comfort of the soldier. You will also note that the cross straps, originally designed to connect to a belt, attach at the same point via the same studs.
That said, a copper rivet would not work for this function.John Stillwagon
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