Original U.S. Indian Wars Era USMC M1874 McKeever Cartridge Box for Trapdoor Springfield Rifle Category_Receiver Vietnam's tropical climate harshly affected

Vietnam's tropical climate harshly affected weapons

There are two American names written in cursive on the hoist side of the flag

It supported the British Eighth Army in its westward advance from Egypt into Libya and Tunisia

There is also a somewhat worn steel Black Wound badge on the left chest pocket

and size “30 ½”

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era USMC M1874 McKeever Cartridge Box for Trapdoor Springfield Rifle Category_Receiver Vietnam's tropical climate harshly affectedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an exceedingly rare M1874 McKeever Cartridge box for the Trapdoor Springfield 45 70 rifle or carbine with embossing for USM, which is the period embossing for the U. S. Marine Corps. The box is in stellar condition with very few flaws, and is one of the rarest pieces of 19th Century Marine Corps field gear weve offered! This McKeever cartridge box measures 6 x 4. The front side is embossed USM, indicating