Original U.S. Civil War Federal Model 1864 Cartridge Box by S.H. Young of Newark New Jersey German Helmets & Hats both like those found on

both like those found on the M1/M1A1

The leather is quite soft

10-11 pounds total

The heads measure 33" with integral 10" long supporting straps intended to frustrate a horseman from severing the bill head

Original Item: What a find

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Model 1864 Cartridge Box by S.H. Young of Newark New Jersey German Helmets & Hats both like those found onOriginal Item: Only One Available. Excellent condition Civil War leather cartridge box. Cleanly embossed US on outer flap. The outer surfaces of the box exhibit expected wear and crazing from age and use. The box still has the closure tab and brass finial at the bottom. Both roller buckles are present on the bottom of the box. The reverse of the box has the entire belt and shoulder strap loops still intact. The reverse is also stamped with makers mark