11 Objects Carried by American Civil War Soldiers

The Civil War soldier carried his world with him. On the march, he had to carry everything he owned—his musket, ammunition, shelter, bedding, clothing, food, cooking utensils, cherished photographs, letters from home, playing cards and other personal effects.  All of it had to be carried on his back, around his waist or in his hands during long, dusty marches on country dirt roads.