Original U.S. Civil War Model 1864 “Type II” .58 Cal. Cartridge Box by E. Metzger of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania German Afrikakorp almost a short sword in

almost a short sword in practical terms

Blade Length: 35"Blade Style: Double Edged Sword with Central FullerOverall length: 43“Basket dimensions: 6 1/2" width x 6 1/2” lengthScabbard length: 36”

blade retains 90% finish as well as scabbard

• Fishing and sewing kit

After this it is marked with a definitive marking for identification: REISSUE JULY 25

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1864 “Type II” .58 Cal. Cartridge Box by E. Metzger of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania German Afrikakorp almost a short sword inOriginal 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