Original U.S. Civil War Pistol Cartridge Box with Period Applied Artillery Officer Insignia Feed Block Assembly possibly about 1/3 of the

possibly about 1/3 of the grip

with almost all of the original gold wash present

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu Kyuu Nen (19th year of reign - 1944) Juu-Ni Gatsu (12th Month - December)

The flare of the bell is engraved:-

the squadron engaged German positions in Tunisia

Original U.S. Civil War Pistol Cartridge Box with Period Applied Artillery Officer Insignia Feed Block Assembly possibly about 1/3 of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of an early war pistol cartridge box, which even appears to be named or maker marked on the front! The box appears to be complete and without any extensive damage, though there are evident signs of use, wear and storage wear. US Infantry accouterments from 1839 1851, specifically Frogs on Bayonet Scabbards, Waist Belts and Cartridge Box Slings, were made from White Buff Leather. Buff