Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an interesting Federal Issue Cartridge Box which has certainly seen some service during the American Civil War! This is a genuine Federal Issue leather Pattern 1855 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with box plate that still retains the original leather securing thong.
Of particular interest, the right side lower corner shows slight upwards curling from the soldier who wore it repeatedly lifting the outer flap of the cartridge box to access the cartridges held within. Both original matching cartridge tins are present.
The Outer flap has light surface wear with a latch tab that is attached by a row of stitching. Surprisingly, the original closure tab is completely intact and unbroken, which is a rarity nowadays with these artifacts. Both Cartridge box strap buckles are intact. Interior flap is intact with side ears of the flap both intact Tool pouch is intact with flap and closure tab.
Leather shows signs of obvious age, flaking, and so on. The bottom of the box has both roller buckles and brass final intact. Reverse of the box has both belt loops.
This is an excellent example of a classic piece of Civil War field equipment. Perfect for a collector looking to simply have a representative example, or an advanced collector!
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