Original U.S. Civil War Cavalry Carbine Leather Socket “Thimble” by E. Metzger of Philadelphia Schwarzlose MG The largest one with an

The largest one with an artillery piece on the top has a damaged lid

and there are only a few remnants of the original patent markings:

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Original U.S. Civil War Cavalry Carbine Leather Socket “Thimble” by E. Metzger of Philadelphia Schwarzlose MG The largest one with anOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a Civil War period Cavalry Carbine Leather Socket, also known as a Thimble. The thimble is in very good condition given the age. This would normally be seen with a sling swivel. Carbine sling swivels attached to the swivel ring on the carbine and to the leather strap worn over the shoulder. This prevented the carbine from being dropped or lost. The thimble has heavy wear to the leather with