Original U.S. Civil War Federal Cartridge Box Sling Pattern 1826 Eagle Breast Plate Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The knife was officially known

The knife was officially known as the 1219C2

which has an 11" un-fullered blade

with cutouts for mainspring housing pin

so it can be used for the preparation of square sided wooden logs for use in construction

and all barrel bands are U stamped

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Cartridge Box Sling Pattern 1826 Eagle Breast Plate Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The knife was officially knownOriginal Item: Only One Available. Pattern 1826 Eagle Breast Plate with lead filled back. Both mounting loops are still attached. The front brass face has fantastic crisp details and has aged wonderfully. The reverse side and contact wear in the lead from when it was attached indicating that this was issued and used, otherwise no defects, dents, dings or issues. This example is about as nice as the come.