This is a Model 1864 Cartridge box for a .58 caliber rifled musket from the Civil War. This box has two stamps on the outer flap, one in each bottom corner. A sub inspectors stamp is on the bottom right croner and the maker is stamped into the bottom left corner. The sub inspector stamp looks to be that of J.C. Miller. The maker mark is visible, but not legible. The cartridge box measures 7 1/8" wide, 5 1/4" tall and 1 5/8" deep. The leather shoulder strap is still with this box. You can see where the breast plate was once, but it is no longer there. There is a small amount of crazing, but no loss of leather. The letters US are embossed on the outer flap. The leather closure tab is sewn and riveted on but is torn. The brass pear shaped finial is straight and tight to the box. Both roller buckles for the shoulder strap are securely attached to the box, as well as both belt loops. This style of cartridge box was designed to be worn on the soldiers belt or over the shoulder. The inner flap for cartridge box tins has a small amount of crazing. Both of the cartridge box tins is present. The tins, as well as the rest of the box, show plenty of use and honest wear. The implement pouch flap and closure tab are in good order. The stitching is loose in a couple of spots on the box. This one could still be worn today, it would make a great compliment to a mannequin display!

Item # AA1052

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