Original Item: Only One Available. This is a stunning example of an early American- made Militia leather belly box, dating to the Revolutionary War period. The front leather flap of the belly box has a symbol depicting an X with 4 dots to each side stamped on in three places, at each corner and in the top center. This symbol could have further meaning, making for a great research project!

The box is of nailed construction with stitching along the edges. The top flap of the belly box is in worn condition but is well-preserved considering the period it’s from. About 40% of the flap is torn at the back, but this doesn’t cause any display issues, and the flap is still in good condition overall with much of its finish still retained on the front. Both original belt loops are retained on the reverse, a rare find! One appears to be affixed with crude nails, while the other is sewn, meaning one was likely period-repaired. The wooden insert has 19 slots to hold musket paper cartridges.

The stitching on the box is still tight where it is complete. Overall this is still a very nice historical piece of equipment from the infancy years of the United States and it will display very nicely in your early Militia collections!