Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry M1874 Dyer .45-70 Cartridge Box by Watervliet Arsenal MP 34 Leather flap closure is complete

Leather flap closure is complete but the leather tie down strap is broken

The Edo period was a time of relative peace so the earlier traditional massive KABUTO helmets used as part of a Samurai's armor were phased out and the Jingasa became quite popular

Although Lee was outnumbered

It has an old black paint job that was done after the NSKK order to paint the shells

Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry M1874 Dyer .45-70 Cartridge Box by Watervliet Arsenal MP 34 Leather flap closure is completeOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely Indian Wars M1874 Dyer cartridge box used by the U. S. Cavalry. This example show great service use and is still very solid. It is faintly marked on the reverse side to WATERVLIET ARSENAL. The US embossing to the front is almost entirely gone, and is only visible in certain lighting. The box features riveted belt loops on the reverse, and a wool lined inner pocket which now has some of the wool