The outer flap has a arsenal mark of NY NAVY YARD 1864 with anchors flanking the date. The original closure tab is present on the bottom of the box as well as the brass finial. On the back of the box it has the original leather belt loop solidly intact.
The box measures approximately 4-3/4 inches by 4-1/4 inches by 2-1/2 inches in overall size. This will make a fine addition for a naval or artillery collector either one. The item "Original Civil War Union Leather Artillery Fuse Box -Marked US Navy Yard NY 1864" is in sale since Friday, January 12, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Artillery Gear, Equipment". The seller is "shark3337" and is located in Vienna, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.