Artillery Pass Bag - Made from 8 to 9oz. veg tan leather on front and back with 4 to 5oz. gusset allowing this bag to fold down when empty. This bag measures 12.5" high x 12.5" wide x 5" deep with an inner tool pocket sewn to the back panel made of 5oz. veg tan leather and measuring 8.5" wide x 7.5" deep. The shoulder strap is 1.5" wide with a 1.5" brass or flat black roller buckle with the total length in 2 pieces, one measuring 42" and one measuring 14" with 5 adjusting holes. Bags are available in natural oiled or russet.
Historical Citation:
Echoes of Glory "Arms and Equipment of the Union", pg. 303.