Original U.S. Civil War Model 1864 Type II .58 Cal. Cartridge Box by S. H. Young with Matched Tin Inserts Spanish Flags so this was definitely purpose

so this was definitely purpose made for U

or fitted sometime in the early 20th century

and metal "ring" chin strap

The 42ID attacked through the Hardt Forest

Ammunition Type: Pinfire Cartridge

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1864 Type II .58 Cal. Cartridge Box by S. H. Young with Matched Tin Inserts Spanish Flags so this was definitely purposeOriginal 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 on the reverse: S. H. YOUNG& CONEWARKN. J. Reuben Nece, of Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 33,000 cartridge boxes from 1863 to 1865. The cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type