This is a Confederate manufactured percussion cap box made early during the Civil War. The box is in excellent condition, having no damage or loose stitching anywhere. All the traits one looks for in a Confederate made piece are here. The back of the box and outer flap are made of a single piece of leather. The closure tab is complete and sewn onto the outer flap. The finial is made of brass and is secure to the box. The single belt loop measures almost 1 5/8" wide and is securely attached to the box. The inner flap and ears are made of the slightly thinner leather and also has rock solid stitching. The leather is still supple but stiff, mainly due to the tar applied to help weather proof the box. The wool and pick are missing. Later war production saw the outer flap, or "shield" reduced in size to conserve leather. The finials were changed from brass to lead and in some cases iron, to conserve the south's meager supply of brass. This is a fantastic example of a Confederate made cap box. Civil War leather in good condition is getting hard to come by. Confederate leather items are even more scarce. This little cap box is worthy of any collection and will not need to be upgraded!

Item # AA1120