Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Federal Issue .44 Caliber Pistol Cartridge Box by J. Davy & Co. of Newark, New Jersey Japanese Army The polish on the blade

The polish on the blade is definitely worn from cleaning and possibly use

This is an early example of the famous Lord Bury telescope made by J H Steward

The unit moved to Ramstein Air Base

with the adoption of larger complementary rucksacks

which has the manufacturer information:

Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Federal Issue .44 Caliber Pistol Cartridge Box by J. Davy & Co. of Newark, New Jersey Japanese Army The polish on the bladeOriginal Item: Only One Available. US Infantry accouterments from 1839 1851, specifically Frogs on Bayonet Scabbards, Waist Belts and Cartridge Box Slings, were made from White Buff Leather. Buff leather is leather that has been whitened through a complex, expensive and time consuming chemical process. In 1851, the US Ordnance Dept. changed the leather used in these items to "Buff Leather, Blacked." Hence, all existing accouterments in the US Arsenals