Original U.S. Civil War Piece of Hardtack in Good Condition Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets with whom it would serve

with whom it would serve for the remainder of the war

It comes with an original FEBRUARY 1945 dated 37mm tracer flare cartridge

it was overwhelmed by Allied numbers and a lack of trained pilots and fuel

however with a couple of new made replacement parts (none of us know how this thing works here)

This helmet is heat lot stamped 559B which indicates the approximate manufacture date of June 1943

Original U.S. Civil War Piece of Hardtack in Good Condition Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets with whom it would serveOriginal Item: Only One Available. Hardtack is a simple type of dense biscuit or cracker made from flour, water, and sometimes salt. Hardtack is inexpensive and long lasting. It is used for sustenance in the absence of perishable foods, commonly during long sea voyages, land migrations, and military campaigns. Along with salt pork, hardtack was a standard ration for many militaries and navies from the 17th through the early 20th centuries. This piece