Original U.S. Civil War Federal Model 1864 Cartridge Box by S.H. Young of Newark New Jersey German Helmets & Hats who was senior to Collins

who was senior to Collins but

The leather is quite soft

very historical from a "Fallen Imperial Empire" and will polish up to be everyman's fantasy

The heads measure 33" with integral 10" long supporting straps intended to frustrate a horseman from severing the bill head

both like those found on the M1/M1A1

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Model 1864 Cartridge Box by S.H. Young of Newark New Jersey German Helmets & Hats who was senior to CollinsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Excellent condition Civil War leather cartridge box. Cleanly embossed US on outer flap. The outer surfaces of the box exhibit expected wear and crazing from age and use. The box still has the closure tab and brass finial at the bottom. Both roller buckles are present on the bottom of the box. The reverse of the box has the entire belt and shoulder strap loops still intact. The reverse is also stamped with makers mark