Original U.S. Civil War M1855 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with Original Tins & Belt Buckle used as Box Plate German Antique Guns The gray leather sweatband is

The gray leather sweatband is embossed with the makers name Wilhelm Welhansen / Hannover

Crown over E followed by a number and a date

Offered in excellent used

neck guard apron is serial number stamped 2593 under the manufacturer’s code and size

16 size movement

Original U.S. Civil War M1855 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with Original Tins & Belt Buckle used as Box Plate German Antique Guns The gray leather sweatband isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an interesting Federal Issue Cartridge Box which has certainly seen some service during the American Civil War! This is a genuine Federal Issue leather Pattern 1855 . 58 Caliber Cartridge Box made by the firm of H. A. Dingee of New York. In addition, the soldiers name is carved into the outer flap of the box, just above the plate. Of particular interest, the right side lower corner shows slight upwards