This is a Pattern 1861 US cartridge box. The box is a good example of an 1862/63 issue box. The closure tab and roller buckles are sewn to the box but the belt loops are riveted to the body of the box. This box has no sling. The front shows some moderate crazing, with loss of leather along the bottom edge, upper left and lower right section of the flap. The left corner of the front flap appears to have been cut or trimmed off a long time ago. The US plate is no longer with the box. The roller buckles are not sewn onto the box any longer. One is missing, the other is inside one of the tins. Both belt loops are still present and are securely attached to the box. The inner flap for the implement pouch, the brass finial and both cartridge box tins are still present and in strong condition. A pretty nice example of a Union issued cartridge box used during the Civil War.

Item # AA754

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