Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy M1879 .45-70 USN Cartridge Box MP 44 but as with all signal

but as with all signal pistols

Code S / 245 indicates manufacture by AG für Feinmechanik vorm

AIRCREW: WEINHEIMER    *    SQUADRON: 578th

in the Italian campaign

The saker was a medium cannon slightly smaller than a culverin developed during the early 16th century and often used by the English

Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy M1879 .45-70 USN Cartridge Box MP 44 but as with all signalOriginal 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