Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 ”Universal” Carbine Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert Accessories Government starts issuing two tags

Government starts issuing two tags for each soldier

but unfortunately the J-hook on the left side of the chin strap is missing

but they are not in the usual order

Of special interest was the high molybdenum (0

6220 JEFFERSON ST

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 ”Universal” Carbine Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert Accessories Government starts issuing two tagsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Federal Issue Carbine Cartridge Box in excellent complete condition. This box is a nice example of the universal style of carbine box that became standard, with a removable wood block that could be changed to fit a variety of different cartridges. The box has the typical mid war style of attaching the latch tab by the means of a rivet and semi circle of stitching, but still conforms to older specifications