Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Federal Issue .44 Caliber Pistol Cartridge Box by J. Davy & Co. of Newark, New Jersey Japanese Army which has the manufacturer information:

which has the manufacturer information:

one side with applied brass plaque stamped:

with the adoption of larger complementary rucksacks

An exceptionally RARE bayonet from the Trial quantity of 100 pieces in excellent collector's condition

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

Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Federal Issue .44 Caliber Pistol Cartridge Box by J. Davy & Co. of Newark, New Jersey Japanese Army which has the manufacturer information:Original 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