Original U.S. Civil War Model 1864 “Type II” .58 Cal. Cartridge Box by E. Metzger of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Medals (In the collecting world

(In the collecting world

The reverse ricasso is stamped with the trademark Alcoso used from 1937-1939

and is 7/16" thick

The Blade showes traces of engravings and the rear of the scabbard's top mount engraved:-

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1864 “Type II” .58 Cal. Cartridge Box by E. Metzger of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Medals (In the collecting worldOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely and surprisingly very good condition Civil War cartridge box. It features a cleanly embossed US on the outer flap and has a cleanly stamped manufacturers mark and inspectors mark on the inside closure flap. E METZGERPHILA H. H. HARTZELU. SORD. DEPTSUB INSPECTOR E. Metzger of Philadelphia had numbers of contracts for various leather goods used by both the Army and Cavalry. The cartridge box is