Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy M1879 .45-70 USN Cartridge Box MP 44 some other countries do not

some other countries do not draw a distinction

Code S / 245 indicates manufacture by AG für Feinmechanik vorm

This indicates the party rank of Leiter einer Hauptstelle (Head Area Leader) due to the extra gold piping

but as with all signal pistols

AIRCREW: WEINHEIMER    *    SQUADRON: 578th

Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy M1879 .45-70 USN Cartridge Box MP 44 some other countries do notOriginal 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