Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 ”Universal” Carbine Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert Japanese Uniforms Bream transited Lombok Strait southbound

Bream transited Lombok Strait southbound on 4 February 1945

The lock plate is marked with a small round GI cartouche to the left of the flash pan

one hexagonal

and shoulder boards for a Junior Officer with straight gilt braid interwoven with dark blue chevrons (sub-lieutenant) and a dark blue underlay

The shell chin strap is unfortunately completely missing

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 ”Universal” Carbine Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert Japanese Uniforms Bream transited Lombok Strait southboundOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Federal Issue Carbine Cartridge Box in excellent complete condition. This box is a nice example of the universal style of carbine box that became standard, with a removable wood block that could be changed to fit a variety of different cartridges. The box has the typical mid war style of attaching the latch tab by the means of a rivet and semi circle of stitching, but still conforms to older specifications