Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Cartridge Box with Original Tin Inserts and Box Plate Antique Smith & Wessons Measures 1 1/4 inches wide

Measures 1 1/4 inches wide by 15 1/2 inches in length

Also included is an excellent McCord Radiator & Manufacturing Co

as well as the motto of the Kingdom of Bavaria on both sides: IN TREUE FEST ("steadfast in loyalty")

The plaque features four names three of which appear to have drawing cut out from newspapers:

and those from the east

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Cartridge Box with Original Tin Inserts and Box Plate Antique Smith & Wessons Measures 1 1/4 inches wideOriginal 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