Original U.S. Civil War Federal Model 1864 Cartridge Box - Watertown Arsenal MP 34 90th May 17

90th May 17

This allows it to properly clip into the side retainers on the Helmet

with partial original leather chin strap

mostly in the rural countryside

You’ll see plenty of these on eBay being passed off as “original WWII” with prices well over $200

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Model 1864 Cartridge Box - Watertown Arsenal MP 34 90th May 17Original Item: Only One Available. Nice condition Civil War leather cartridge box. Faintly embossed US on outer flap. The outer surfaces of the box exhibit expected wear and crazing from age and use. Stamped at bottom center of the flap is WATERTOWN ARSENAL 1864. The box still has the closure tab and brass finial at the bottom. One roller buckle are present on the bottom of the box. The reverse of the box has both belt and shoulder strap loops still