Original U.S. Civil War Pistol Cartridge Box with Period Applied Artillery Officer Insignia U.S. Badges The top cover does not

The top cover does not have any maker codes

probably in the 1840s or 1850s

There is wear to the lands

making this a variation we have not encountered before

This poster was created and reproduced as a lithographic print at the time of its distribution

Original U.S. Civil War Pistol Cartridge Box with Period Applied Artillery Officer Insignia U.S. Badges The top cover does notOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of an early war pistol cartridge box, which even appears to be named or maker marked on the front! The box appears to be complete and without any extensive damage, though there are evident signs of use, wear and storage wear. US Infantry accouterments from 1839 1851, specifically Frogs on Bayonet Scabbards, Waist Belts and Cartridge Box Slings, were made from White Buff Leather. Buff