Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Cartridge Box with Original Tin Inserts and Box Plate M3 Grease Gun while the bottom is marked

while the bottom is marked SECO

and the B-29s in World War II  This is a hardcover book that measures approximately 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches

The example we have is in good service used condition

and the length is adjusted with a hook that fits into eyelets on the left side of the belt

The plated brass crossguard sits tight against the adjoining ferrule

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Cartridge Box with Original Tin Inserts and Box Plate M3 Grease Gun while the bottom is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an interesting Federal Issue Cartridge Box which has certainly seen some service during the American Civil War! This is a genuine Federal Issue leather Pattern 1855 . 58 Caliber Cartridge Box. Of particular interest, the Box is carved with initials from two different soldiers, indicating that this cartridge box was likely battlefield salvage at one time and then reissued. The Initials D t appear under the box