Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Cartridge Box with Plate Madsen LMG It relates to a Captain

It relates to a Captain Samuel Drinkwater Jr

would not survive

the tag to be suspended from the neck

It is known as the ten toughest days in the US Army

experienced disease or were missing

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Cartridge Box with Plate Madsen LMG It relates to a CaptainOriginal 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