Original U.S. Indian Wars M1874 .45/70 McKeever Cartridge Box with New Jersey Plate & Maker’s Plates - Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Japanese Ordnance or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry

or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry this was instituted by the former government of South Vietnam in August of 1950

and the lands are definitely somewhat worn

It is in excellent condition and despite clearly being over 200 years old looks very close to what it did the day it was issued

loaded with a HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank) rocket bearing a shaped charge warhead

No markings can be found inside

Original U.S. Indian Wars M1874 .45/70 McKeever Cartridge Box with New Jersey Plate & Maker’s Plates - Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Japanese Ordnance or Vietnam Cross of GallantryOriginal Items: Only One Pair Available. This is a very nice Model 1874 McKeever cartridge box, designed to hold twenty . 45 70 "Government" cartridges for the Springfield Trapdoor rifle, ten on each side. These are held in place by fabric loops, and the box opens up like a clam shell, and is hinged at the bottom with a brass rod. A leather closure tab fastens to brass finial on the top. The box was a very well liked design, so after the U. S. Army