Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Leather Cartridge Box with Inner Tins - Inspector Marked VHS the pilots of VMF-221 were

the pilots of VMF-221 were alerted to intercept the incoming formation of Japanese bombers and the 36 escorting Zero fighters that were headed towards the island

It is possible that the flag is post WWII

including Breslau and other areas today part of Poland

303 caliber as an M

His primary missions were flying escort and providing ground support from Honnington Air Base in Bury

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Leather Cartridge Box with Inner Tins - Inspector Marked VHS the pilots of VMF-221 wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine Pattern 1861 pattern Federal issue leather cartridge box for . 58 caliber Mini ball cartridges. Overall leather condition is good but worn, with the finish flaking in places and some dry rot. The tab hole is worn, and has a small tear. It can probably fit around the bottom stud, but we did not want to further damage it so we did not try The rear of the box still has both belt loops intact, as well