Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Cartridge Box with Plate Barrels Partially hidden under the leather

Partially hidden under the leather sweatband is a partial tailor's paper label

In the very excellent design and finish of the apparatus we see the familiar determination of the Kodak makers to produce always the best type of a given article

By February 1939

with just a bit of wear on the ends

and on the butt plate as well

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Cartridge Box with Plate Barrels Partially hidden under the leatherOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine Federal issue leather cartridge box is the Pattern 1861 pattern . 58 Caliber. Outer flap has light surface wear with a latch tab that is attached by straight line stitching. Interior flap is in very good condition and is complete with both ears. Neither tin are is present but the implement pocket is in good shape but the flap has separated. Bottom has one of two roller buckles. Reverse of the box