Original U.S. Civil War M1855/61 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with Original Tins & Cartridge Blocks Antique Cartridge Firearms which may indicate the arsenal

which may indicate the arsenal where the conversion was done

with some light staining and tears on the flag

Close order drill was used to instill discipline and teach the women to respond to orders with precision

and measures 15 3/4" x 3 1/4"

which often covered up previous markings

Original U.S. Civil War M1855/61 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with Original Tins & Cartridge Blocks Antique Cartridge Firearms which may indicate the arsenalOriginal 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 which retains both the original tins and the wooden cartridge blocks inside! The primary flap is rather stiff and is missing the box plate as shown. Both original matching cartridge tins as well as both original wooden