Original Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely and surprisingly very good condition Civil War cartridge box. It features a cleanly embossed “US” on the outer flap and has both a very clear maker’s stamp, R. NECE PHILA (Philadelphia, PA) and a very clear inspector’s stamp A.D. LAIDLEY under the flap, next to each other.

This cartridge box appears unissued, with heavy verdigris on every rivet. The cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II pattern has inside flap covering the implements, plus a second flap covering the tins, this flap having been reinstated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design. This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber. The belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted on. The latch tab is sewn and riveted and has a brass pear shaped finial.

The box is in overall great condition with all leather straps still retained, although the securing strap on the bottom is a bit degraded. The tin set inside is in great shape and the right set peeks out a bit as shown. Overall this box is in fantastic shape, don’t miss out on this beautiful Civil War box.