Nice, Attic-Fresh Example of a Civil War .58 Musket Cartridge Box

Nice, attic-fresh example of a Civil War .58 Musket Cartridge Box. The front features the brass box plate which reads: "US" in raised letters and the reverse features two lugs/loops for attachment to the front flap closure. The inside of the cartridge box contains two metal tins/boxes. The bottom features a painted steel buckle and brass ball tip for securing the front flap closure and the reverse has two leather straps, anchored by copper for attachment to a belt.

Circa Civil War

Approximately 8" x 6" x 2"; Plate: 3-1/2" x 2-1/4"

Leather, copper, brass, painted steel

Steel buckle, brass knob, leather flap closure, straps for belt attachment

None.

This is from a Civil War collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX15 LDIEX1/16 SCGEX11/16

6+ (Fine&emdash;Very Fine): The cartridge box shows moderate to heavy wear, the leather has stiffened, but is still pliable, the brass plate shows moderate wear, the painted steel buckle shows oxidation and the copper shows verdigris, and overall the leather shows age and storage wear, original metal boxes remain inside.

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