Original U.S. Indian Wars Era USMC M1874 McKeever Cartridge Box for Trapdoor Springfield Rifle - Early USM Marine Corps Example German Air Force Luftwaffe The instruction label is mostly

The instruction label is mostly intact and can be translated if you would wish to do so

Like almost all M8 scabbards

making this one of the earliest serial numbered examples we have had

The rest of the finish most of the hardware is still a lovely factory blue

World War I and its increased use of artillery renewed the need for steel helmets

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era USMC M1874 McKeever Cartridge Box for Trapdoor Springfield Rifle - Early USM Marine Corps Example German Air Force Luftwaffe The instruction label is mostlyOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an exceedingly rare M1874 McKeever Cartridge box for the Trapdoor Springfield 45 70 rifle or carbine with embossing for USM, which is the early period embossing for the U. S. Marine Corps. The box is in fair service used condition with heavy crazing, but is still a solid example with a retained securing strap. This McKeever cartridge box measures 6 x 4. The front side is embossed USM, indicating early issue