MILITARY ENGINEERING, ARMOUR AND ACCOUTREMENTS, ORDNANCE AND SMALL ARMS. Sub-Class A.—Clothing and Accoutrements. [ 2466 ] Carter, Lieut.-Col., Monmouth.—New accoutrements and boots for the soldier, the sports man, and the tourist. Obtained the large silver medal of the Society of Arts in 1847.for his suspension of a Tcnapsactc. The weight of the knapsack falls equally on both shoulders, while the chest and arms are free. By means of the straps, the gun, the fishing rod, the artist’s easel, &c., can he carried on the shoulders, where they ride the lightest, without the necessity of holding them with the hand, thus freeing the arms entirely for walking; and by means of the iron bars, being immediately under the shoulders, a considerable amount of weight can also be most conveniently carried. The basket can be increased in size, if desired, either for fish or game. [ 2467 ] Cattanach, William, Sporran Maher Bankfoot, vid Perth. — Highland dross purses or 11 sporrans,” with improvements. [ 2468 ] Firmin’ & Sons, 153 Strand, London, and 2 Dawson Street, Dublin.—Metal buttons and military ornaments. [ 2469 ] Holmes, Thomas, 15 Princess Terrace, Regent's Park, and 22 John Street, Edgware Road.— Improved self-acting eartouch box and military gaiter. [ 2470 ] Mackenzie, Captain J. D., R.E. Office, Devonport.—Light volunteer knapsacl'. [ 2471 ] Mitchell, H., 39 Charing Cross.—Photographs of British war medals, &c. ( l )