Original U.S. Civil War Model 1864 “Type II” .58 Cal. Cartridge Box by E. Metzger of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Medals 01 Mar 1794 Sl Captain

01 Mar 1794 Sl Captain

The reverse ricasso is stamped with the trademark Alcoso used from 1937-1939

It does show use in typical Navy fashion with a small oil spot on the backside of the white cover

The Blade showes traces of engravings and the rear of the scabbard's top mount engraved:-

This example has been x-rayed to confirm its contents and unique serial number 1519

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1864 “Type II” .58 Cal. Cartridge Box by E. Metzger of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Medals 01 Mar 1794 Sl CaptainOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely and surprisingly very good condition Civil War cartridge box. It features a cleanly embossed US on the outer flap and has a cleanly stamped manufacturers mark and inspectors mark on the inside closure flap. E METZGERPHILA H. H. HARTZELU. SORD. DEPTSUB INSPECTOR E. Metzger of Philadelphia had numbers of contracts for various leather goods used by both the Army and Cavalry. The cartridge box is