Great War of 1812 US Militia Cartridge Box in Leather and Wood

Great War of 1812 United States Militia Cartridge box in leather and wood. This example features debossed linear embellishments on the leather lid/flap and the wooden insert holds 24 cartridges. The multi-piece leather shows hand-sewn details and attachment of leather to the wood insert was done with nails.

Circa 1812

Approximately Flap: 9-1/2" x 5"; Wood insert: 8-1/4 x 2-1/2"

Leather, wood, metal nails, thread

Lid/Flap; Leather straps for belt attachment; Small leather band loop on bottom, see photo.

None.

This is from a US Militia collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAGBX15 LEIEX11/15 psLFAJX06/16 SeVGCEX08/18/19

5- (Very Good+): The cartridge box shows moderate to heavy wear, a tear in the leather on one side, leather is brittle and much of the leather remains intact, wood insert is in fine condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.