Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy M1879 .45-70 USN Cartridge Box French Awards Medals Badges Insignia • Large hot foot container

• Large hot foot container measuring 22 inches tall and 17-inch diameter

so this is a relatively early example

in addition to their dark green main corps colour (Haupt-Waffenfarbe)

field with full Colonel rank and 20th armor patch

This gun appears to have seen long service

Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy M1879 .45-70 USN Cartridge Box French Awards Medals Badges Insignia • Large hot foot containerOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very scarce model of cartridge box which opens in a peculiar way. The lid is secured by a securing knob on the right side, and lifts leftward held on by the strap on the left side. This example shows period alterations with old stitch holes still visible on the body. There was likely a knob at the bottom which is now on the right side. The lid is embossed with the U. S. N. insignia with small stamped star