Rucksack or Haversack + markings ?

[furkin]

Hi all,
Am new to the site. Very informative, looking forward to going through it.

In the mean time, I have come across my old - ex army - Rucksack (or is it a Haversack ?)

Firstly: Whats the difference ?

Secondly: can anyone tell me what the marking indicate please (images later).

Inside the top/lid:
M&S ↑ 1844

Outside the top/lid:
PACK. ANCILLARIES
20 M/M Mountings
Mk 1

Size (Empty):
300w x 390h x 130deep mm

Even though its 'old', it's not been used.

Thank you for reading this.

[Stinkpotpete]

It sounds British from the inside markings. I've never seen the outside markings before, but I've not seen all the bags they used. Can you post some pictures? That would help

Welcome to the site, you'll learn a lot here, I did!

[NCA]

Sounds interesting..Something to do with a 20mm cannon.M&S would be the maker of the bag, Marks and Spencer i believe.The date would be 1944.

Pictures would be great.

[furkin]

Thanks guys,

Most of us lads used a similar bag in the 50'60's for general use.
As far as I recall, they were not the same as this one.

I hope the images help you to help me.

Is it a Rucksack, Haversack, or something else ?

cheers to all readers