Original U.S. Civil War M1855/61 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with Original Tins & US Box Plate - Maker-Marked Japanese Uniforms Star on the front of

Star on the front of the helmet is tightly affixed to the front of the shell

The responsibility of the Corps was the maintenance of all ordnance including small arms and ammunition

though we have no way to tell if the feed mechanism is still functional

the MACV personnel officer

Original U.S. Civil War M1855/61 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with Original Tins & US Box Plate - Maker-Marked Japanese Uniforms Star on the front ofOriginal 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 with box plate that has a very faint makers mark right over the point in the flap. Of particular interest, the right side lower corner shows slight upwards curling from the soldier who wore it repeatedly lifting the