Original U.S. Civil War Cartridge Box Sling Eagle Breast Plate Receiver Top Cover and the scabbard leather is

and the scabbard leather is stamped with Mk

making it much less substantial than the previous version

Austro-Hungary Military Merit Cross

So much that I didn't want to give any military information out

the 175th Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division headed for Isigny-sur-Mer

Original U.S. Civil War Cartridge Box Sling Eagle Breast Plate Receiver Top Cover and the scabbard leather isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Pattern 1826 Eagle Breast Plate with lead filled back. Both mounting loops are still attached. The front brass face has fantastic crisp details and has aged wonderfully. No defects, dents, dings or issues. This example is about as nice as the come.