Original U.S. Legion of the United States (1792-1796) Era Belly Box with Eagle Plate & Securing Strap - Rare Uniforms shrapnel shell (case shot)

shrapnel shell (case shot)

This example is definitely one of those that was converted and reissued for Indian Wars service

The breech block is also an earlier 1873 model

The letter is signed and still bears the correct raised seal

the longest for an uncaptured American pilot since WW-II deep in enemy territory

Original U.S. Legion of the United States (1792-1796) Era Belly Box with Eagle Plate & Securing Strap - Rare Uniforms shrapnel shell (case shot)Original Item: Only One Available. This is the standard design for an early American made Militia leather cartridge box. These types were seen in the Federal Legion of the United States period and were used up until the War of 1812 and later, but the eagle plate on this example was specifically used by the Legion of the United States. This example retains the partial eagle plate and the thin brass plate along the bottom, very rare to find with both