Original U.S. Springfield M1822 Eli Whitney Contract Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1834 Crimean War This patch bore the unit

This patch bore the unit designation (often a combination of numbers or emblems) embroidered on to a backing color that represented the Group

having a contrasting

The reverse of the belt loop the following stamped:

which are strong and legible

These were intended to be held in a sash around the waist

Original U.S. Springfield M1822 Eli Whitney Contract Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1834 Crimean War This patch bore the unitOriginal item: One Only. The U. S. Model 1822 Musket was a . 69 caliber smoothbore flintlock, with a 42 inch barrel and an overall length of 58 inches. It replaced the previous model 1816 musket, and often is viewed as a further development of that design. One of the most noticeable differences in the Model 1822 is the attachment of the lower sling swivel. The forward part of the trigger bow was provided with an enlargement which was drilled to