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Leather cartridge and cap boxes of the Civil War.
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to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
M0741
Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July,
1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Metzger and
Hartzell.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864",
Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means
there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of
the earlier ornamental brass box plate,
replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II
pattern has inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering
the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following
elimination in the Type I design. This was the last cartridge box
for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders
of smaller caliber. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.
Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.
Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. Manufacturer mark on inside
flap "E METZGER / PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap: "H. H.
HARTZELL / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson pg. 251).
Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply
18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball).
Belt loops intact, fastening tab is whole but with a tear, finial
intact, both buckles is intact, tins are intact but have some bends,
apparently something heavy fell on this box at some point, both inside
flaps are intact, front flap with "US" intact, leather is
flexible, nice example.
Ref: Johnson pg 235.
$400. |
M0910 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861
for .69 cal. elongated ball, maker not determined.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering
the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are
centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round
with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only.
Box is not marked, (Johnson pg. 251). Box measures 8.2in.
X 1.8in. X 4.8in. (for
.69 cal. elongated ball). Belt loops intact, latch tab is partial,
finial and buckles intact, tins intact, both inside flaps are intact,
front flap intact, missing the brass "US" boxplate, leather is
flexible, representative example.
Ref: Johnson pg 155. $275. |
M0982
Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July,
1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Metzger and
Hartzell.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864",
Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means
there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of
the earlier ornamental brass box plate,
replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II
pattern has inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering
the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following
elimination in the Type I design. This was the last cartridge box
for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders
of smaller caliber. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.
Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.
Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. Manufacturer mark on inside
flap "E METZGER / PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap: "H. H.
HARTZELL / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson pg. 251).
Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply
18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball).
Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, finial and buckles intact, tins
intact, both inside flaps are intact, front flap with "US" intact,
leather is flexible, high grade example whole and complete.
Ref: Johnson pg 235.
$400. |
M1003
Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July,
1864 Type I for .58 cal. elongated ball, Oliver.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type I, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type
I means there is only one internal flap. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use
of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US"
embossed on the flap. Type I pattern has inside flap covering
the front implements pouch only. Top of tins are not covered, removal of
this upper flap was introduced with the July 1864 modifications
presumably to expedite production or save costs, it did not work out at
all and was quickly re-instated with the later Type II modifications, so
the Type I had a short life. Belt straps are
centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is
pear shaped with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.
Manufacturer mark on inside flap
"H W OLIVER / PITTSBURG, PA", no inspector
mark, (Johnson pg. 251). Henry W. Oliver, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, had a
contract for 20,000 cartridge boxes in 1864. Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball).
Belt loops intact, fastening tab is partial, finial intact, one buckles
is missing, tins are repro replacements, inside flap is intact,
front flap with "US" intact, leather is flexible, tear at bottom
of box and some stitching is loose, representative example.
Ref: Johnson pg 235.
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M1034
Federal Cartridge box, .44 cal. elongated ball,
Davy & Shepard.
 Cartridge box is for .44 cal pistol cartridges. This pattern has
single outside flap, no tins. Belt loops are riveted and sewn.
Latch tab is riveted and sewn. Brass finial is round.
Inspector mark is lightly stamped in the middle of the front flap "T G
SHEPARD" in script style in a box or cartouche style, "US" in script
style, maker mark appears bottom of the flap, "J DAVY & CO NEWARK N.J.", (Johnson pg. 252).
Joseph Davy & Co., Newark, New Jersey, received various contracts for
both infantry and cavalry implements in 1862 and 1863, (Bazelon). Box measures
5.25in. X 3.5in. X 1.125in. (for
.44 cal. elongated ball). Belt loops intact, front flap intact, latch tab
and finial intact, leather is flexible.
Ref: Johnson pg 252.
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M1037
Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July,
1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Haedrich.
Cartridge
box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type
II means there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued
use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval
"US" embossed on the flap. Type II pattern has inside flap covering
the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having
been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I
design. This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon
development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber. Belt
straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn and riveted,
brass finial is pear shaped with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and
riveted. Manufacturer mark on inside flap, "H G HAEDRICH / PHILAD", no
inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251). Henry G. Haedrich, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had contracts for 23,000
infantry accoutrements in 1863, 20,000 in 1864, and 11,000 in 1865 (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball).
Belt loops intact, fastening tab is partial, finial intact, both buckles
intact, tins are intact , inside flaps are intact, front flap with
"US" intact, leather is flexible, the back stitching has and
bottom of the back has been cut, probably because the tins were stuck,
this does make an interesting display of the tins, but it should not
have been cut, otherwise a representative example.
Ref: Johnson pg 235.
$150. |
M1064
Federal percussion cap box, sewn
straps, sewn latch.
   
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the
cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The boxes were
held on the belt with two loops each sewed, latch tab is sewn onto the
outer flap, brass finial is round shaped with a point, inner flap with
two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of
the box was flexible. Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, sewn
latch tab intact, finial intact, leather is flexible.
Cap box.
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M1065
Federal percussion cap box, sewn straps,
sewn latch.
    
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the
cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The boxes were
held on the belt with two loops each sewed, latch tab is sewn onto the
outer flap, brass finial is round shaped with a point, inner flap with
two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of
the box was flexible. Belt loops intact, both flaps intact,
appears they have a period repair, sewn latch tab is missing, finial
intact, leather is flexible.
Cap box. $150. |
M1090
Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861
for .58 cal. elongated ball, Thaxter., with NHSM plate.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering
the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are
centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round
with a point.
Two iron buckles are sewn only.
Maker mark appears twice on both side panels, "J. B.. THAXTER / PORTLAND ME
/ 1862", (Johnson pg. 200).
J B Thaxter, Portland Maine, received contracts for 10,000 .58 caliber cartridge boxes
in 1862, (Johnson, Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball). Cartridge box plate is "NHSM" New
Hampshire State Militia, (O'Donnell plate 597.) Belt loops intact,
fastening tab intact, finial and buckles intact, buckles appear to have
been reattached, tins intact, inside flap over the tins is intact, flap
over the implement pouch intact, front flap intact, "NHSM" plate
appears to be original to this box, leather is flexible,
Ref: Johnson pg 155.
Sold. |
M1104
Federal Cartridge box, .44 cal. elongated ball, Davy & Shepard.
Cartridge box is for .44 cal pistol cartridges. This pattern has
single outside flap, no tins. Belt loops are riveted and sewn.
Latch tab is riveted and sewn. Brass finial is round. Maker
mark appears bottom of the flap, "J DAVY & CO NEWARK N.J.",
(Johnson pg. 252). Joseph Davy & Co., Newark, New Jersey,
received various contracts for both infantry and cavalry implements in
1862 and 1863, (Bazelon). Box measures 5.25in. X 3.5in. X 1.125in. (for .44 cal.
elongated ball). Leather is flexible, latch tab, straps, and finial intact,
maker mark is readable.
Ref: Johnson pg 252.
$300. |
M1105
Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with
rivets, integral latch.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge
boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt
with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of
the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side
protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part
of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Belt loops
intact, fastening tab intact, finial intact, inside flap intact, front
flap intact, leather is flexible.
Ref: Johnson page 200. $100. |
M1106
Friction primer box.
Small box to hold friction primers were issued to the artillerist and
carried on the belt. The box is relatively square in shape to
accommodate the shape of the long friction primers. This box was
issued in 1861, single belt loop is sewn, latch tab is sewn, brass
finial is pear shaped and pointed, riveted into place, single outer flap
to cover the contents. No maker marks found.
Friction primer box.
Sold. |
M1107
Friction primer box, USN Boston.
Small box to hold friction primers were issued to the artillerist and
carried on the belt. The box is relatively square in shape to
accommodate the shape of the long friction primers. This box was
issued in 1861, single belt loop is sewn, latch tab is sewn, brass
finial is pear shaped and pointed, riveted into place, single outer flap
to cover the contents. Marked on box inside the flap, "US
NAVY / BOSTON".
Friction primer box.
$250. |
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M1108
Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal.
elongated ball.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type
II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.
The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate,
replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II pattern has
inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this
flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I
design. This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon
development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber. Belt straps are
centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear
shaped with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. Manufacturer mark
appears on the lower left side of the outer flap in an oval but is not
readable. Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Leather is flexible, there is some flaking on the folded area of the outer flap,
straps, latch tab, finial, buckles, tins, and inner flaps are all intact.
Ref: Johnson pg 235.
Sold.
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M1109
Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July,
1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Young and Miller.
 
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the
flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps. The July 1864
boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate,
replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II
pattern has inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap
covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II
following elimination in the Type I design. This was the last
cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to
breech loaders of smaller caliber. Belt straps are centered, sewn
and riveted. Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear
shaped with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.
Manufacturer mark on the back side: "S H YOUNG & CO / NEWARK NJ" and
inspector mark on front flap: "JC MILLER PHILADELPHIA", (Johnson
pg. 251). Stephen H. Young, Newark, New Jersey, received a
contract for 10,000 sets of infantry accoutrements in 1865, (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated
ball). Leather is stiff with flaking but whole, straps, latch tab, buckles,
inner flaps are all intact, tins are missing, maker and inspector marks are
readable.
Ref: Johnson pg 235.
$225. |
M1110
Cartridge box for carbine.
Carbine box is configured with 20 wooden slots for cartridges, straps are sewn
and riveted, finial is round and riveted, latch is sewn and riveted, buckles are
sewn and not riveted, inner flap has side guards, third implement pouch.
No maker marks found. Box measures 7.5in x 3in x 1.75in deep.
Leather is flexible, good bit of mildew growing on leather with feels greasy,
leather needs to be dried and re-oiled, straps, latch tab, buckles, and all
flaps intact.
Cartridge box for carbine.
Sold. |
M1122
Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball,
maker not determined, with shoulder strap and plate.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering
the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are
centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round
with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball). Brass cartridge plate (O'Donnell plate 507) and
shoulder plate (O'Donnell plate 461). Belt loops intact, fastening
tab intact, finial and buckles intact, tins intact, inside flap over the
tins is intact, flap over the implement pouch intact, front flap intact,
brass "US" plate is included, leather is flexible, shoulder strap
intact with brass shoulder plate included.
Ref: Johnson pg 155.
Sold. |
M1140 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864
Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Metzger and Jones.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864",
Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means
there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of
the earlier ornamental brass box plate,
replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II
pattern has inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering
the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination
in the Type I design. This was the last cartridge box for the rifled
musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.
Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn and riveted,
brass finial is pear shaped with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and
riveted. Manufacturer mark on inside flap "E METZGER /
PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap: "W. H.
JONES / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson
pg. 251). Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
received a contract to supply 18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).
Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball). Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, finial
and buckles intact, tins intact, inside flap over the tins is intact,
flap over the implement pouch intact, front flap intact, leather
is flexible and unusually strong, outstanding example.
Ref: Johnson pg 235. $450. |
M1141
Federal percussion cap box, 1864, loops with rivets, integral latch, Young.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge
boxes and were carried on the belt.
The 1864 design was unchanged from 1861,
boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets
and sewed,
latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear
shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap
covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide
a stiff inner compartment.
Manufacturer mark on the inner flap: "S H YOUNG & CO / NEWARK NJ" , (Johnson pg. 251).
Stephen H. Young, Newark, New Jersey, received a contract for 10,000 sets
of infantry accoutrements in 1865, (Bazelon).
Ref: Johnson page 251.
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Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864",
Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means
there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of
the earlier ornamental brass box plate,
replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II
pattern has inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering
the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following
elimination in the Type I design. This was the last cartridge box
for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders
of smaller caliber. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.
Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.
Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. Manufacturer mark on inside
flap "E METZGER / PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap: "H. H.
HARTZELL / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson pg. 251).
Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply
18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball).
Belt loops intact, fastening tab is whole but with a tear, finial
intact, both buckles is intact, tins are intact but have some bends,
apparently something heavy fell on this box at some point, both inside
flaps are intact, front flap with "US" intact, leather is
flexible, nice example. 
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering
the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are
centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round
with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only.
Box is not marked, (Johnson pg. 251). Box measures 8.2in.
X 1.8in. X 4.8in. (for
.69 cal. elongated ball). Belt loops intact, latch tab is partial,
finial and buckles intact, tins intact, both inside flaps are intact,
front flap intact, missing the brass "US" boxplate, leather is
flexible, representative example.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864",
Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means
there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of
the earlier ornamental brass box plate,
replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II
pattern has inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering
the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following
elimination in the Type I design. This was the last cartridge box
for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders
of smaller caliber. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.
Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.
Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. Manufacturer mark on inside
flap "E METZGER / PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap: "H. H.
HARTZELL / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson pg. 251).
Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply
18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball).
Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, finial and buckles intact, tins
intact, both inside flaps are intact, front flap with "US" intact,
leather is flexible, high grade example whole and complete.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type I, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type
I means there is only one internal flap. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use
of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US"
embossed on the flap. Type I pattern has inside flap covering
the front implements pouch only. Top of tins are not covered, removal of
this upper flap was introduced with the July 1864 modifications
presumably to expedite production or save costs, it did not work out at
all and was quickly re-instated with the later Type II modifications, so
the Type I had a short life. Belt straps are
centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is
pear shaped with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.
Manufacturer mark on inside flap
"H W OLIVER / PITTSBURG, PA", no inspector
mark, (Johnson pg. 251). Henry W. Oliver, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, had a
contract for 20,000 cartridge boxes in 1864. Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball).
Belt loops intact, fastening tab is partial, finial intact, one buckles
is missing, tins are repro replacements, inside flap is intact,
front flap with "US" intact, leather is flexible, tear at bottom
of box and some stitching is loose, representative example.
Cartridge box is for .44 cal pistol cartridges. This pattern has
single outside flap, no tins. Belt loops are riveted and sewn.
Latch tab is riveted and sewn. Brass finial is round.
Inspector mark is lightly stamped in the middle of the front flap "T G
SHEPARD" in script style in a box or cartouche style, "US" in script
style, maker mark appears bottom of the flap, "J DAVY & CO NEWARK N.J.", (Johnson pg. 252).
Joseph Davy & Co., Newark, New Jersey, received various contracts for
both infantry and cavalry implements in 1862 and 1863, (Bazelon). Box measures
5.25in. X 3.5in. X 1.125in. (for
.44 cal. elongated ball). Belt loops intact, front flap intact, latch tab
and finial intact, leather is flexible.
Cartridge
box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type
II means there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued
use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval
"US" embossed on the flap. Type II pattern has inside flap covering
the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having
been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I
design. This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon
development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber. Belt
straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn and riveted,
brass finial is pear shaped with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and
riveted. Manufacturer mark on inside flap, "H G HAEDRICH / PHILAD", no
inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251). Henry G. Haedrich, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had contracts for 23,000
infantry accoutrements in 1863, 20,000 in 1864, and 11,000 in 1865 (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball).
Belt loops intact, fastening tab is partial, finial intact, both buckles
intact, tins are intact , inside flaps are intact, front flap with
"US" intact, leather is flexible, the back stitching has and
bottom of the back has been cut, probably because the tins were stuck,
this does make an interesting display of the tins, but it should not
have been cut, otherwise a representative example.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the
cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The boxes were
held on the belt with two loops each sewed, latch tab is sewn onto the
outer flap, brass finial is round shaped with a point, inner flap with
two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of
the box was flexible. Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, sewn
latch tab intact, finial intact, leather is flexible.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the
cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The boxes were
held on the belt with two loops each sewed, latch tab is sewn onto the
outer flap, brass finial is round shaped with a point, inner flap with
two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of
the box was flexible. Belt loops intact, both flaps intact,
appears they have a period repair, sewn latch tab is missing, finial
intact, leather is flexible.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering
the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are
centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round
with a point.
Two iron buckles are sewn only.
Maker mark appears twice on both side panels, "J. B.. THAXTER / PORTLAND ME
/ 1862", (Johnson pg. 200).
J B Thaxter, Portland Maine, received contracts for 10,000 .58 caliber cartridge boxes
in 1862, (Johnson, Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball). Cartridge box plate is "NHSM" New
Hampshire State Militia, (O'Donnell plate 597.) Belt loops intact,
fastening tab intact, finial and buckles intact, buckles appear to have
been reattached, tins intact, inside flap over the tins is intact, flap
over the implement pouch intact, front flap intact, "NHSM" plate
appears to be original to this box, leather is flexible, 
Cartridge box is for .44 cal pistol cartridges. This pattern has
single outside flap, no tins. Belt loops are riveted and sewn.
Latch tab is riveted and sewn. Brass finial is round. Maker
mark appears bottom of the flap, "J DAVY & CO NEWARK N.J.",
(Johnson pg. 252). Joseph Davy & Co., Newark, New Jersey,
received various contracts for both infantry and cavalry implements in
1862 and 1863, (Bazelon). Box measures 5.25in. X 3.5in. X 1.125in. (for .44 cal.
elongated ball). Leather is flexible, latch tab, straps, and finial intact,
maker mark is readable. 
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge
boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt
with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of
the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side
protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part
of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Belt loops
intact, fastening tab intact, finial intact, inside flap intact, front
flap intact, leather is flexible.
Small box to hold friction primers were issued to the artillerist and
carried on the belt. The box is relatively square in shape to
accommodate the shape of the long friction primers. This box was
issued in 1861, single belt loop is sewn, latch tab is sewn, brass
finial is pear shaped and pointed, riveted into place, single outer flap
to cover the contents. No maker marks found. 
Small box to hold friction primers were issued to the artillerist and
carried on the belt. The box is relatively square in shape to
accommodate the shape of the long friction primers. This box was
issued in 1861, single belt loop is sewn, latch tab is sewn, brass
finial is pear shaped and pointed, riveted into place, single outer flap
to cover the contents. Marked on box inside the flap, "US
NAVY / BOSTON".
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type
II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.
The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate,
replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II pattern has
inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this
flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I
design. This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon
development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber. Belt straps are
centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear
shaped with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. Manufacturer mark
appears on the lower left side of the outer flap in an oval but is not
readable. Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Leather is flexible, there is some flaking on the folded area of the outer flap,
straps, latch tab, finial, buckles, tins, and inner flaps are all intact.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the
flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps. The July 1864
boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate,
replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II
pattern has inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap
covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II
following elimination in the Type I design. This was the last
cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to
breech loaders of smaller caliber. Belt straps are centered, sewn
and riveted. Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear
shaped with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.
Manufacturer mark on the back side: "S H YOUNG & CO / NEWARK NJ" and
inspector mark on front flap: "JC MILLER PHILADELPHIA", (Johnson
pg. 251). Stephen H. Young, Newark, New Jersey, received a
contract for 10,000 sets of infantry accoutrements in 1865, (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated
ball). Leather is stiff with flaking but whole, straps, latch tab, buckles,
inner flaps are all intact, tins are missing, maker and inspector marks are
readable.
Carbine box is configured with 20 wooden slots for cartridges, straps are sewn
and riveted, finial is round and riveted, latch is sewn and riveted, buckles are
sewn and not riveted, inner flap has side guards, third implement pouch.
No maker marks found. Box measures 7.5in x 3in x 1.75in deep.
Leather is flexible, good bit of mildew growing on leather with feels greasy,
leather needs to be dried and re-oiled, straps, latch tab, buckles, and all
flaps intact. 
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering
the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are
centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round
with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball). Brass cartridge plate (O'Donnell plate 507) and
shoulder plate (O'Donnell plate 461). Belt loops intact, fastening
tab intact, finial and buckles intact, tins intact, inside flap over the
tins is intact, flap over the implement pouch intact, front flap intact,
brass "US" plate is included, leather is flexible, shoulder strap
intact with brass shoulder plate included. 
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864",
Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means
there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of
the earlier ornamental brass box plate,
replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II
pattern has inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering
the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination
in the Type I design. This was the last cartridge box for the rifled
musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.
Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn and riveted,
brass finial is pear shaped with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and
riveted. Manufacturer mark on inside flap "E METZGER /
PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap: "W. H.
JONES / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson
pg. 251). Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
received a contract to supply 18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).
Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for
.58 cal. elongated ball). Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, finial
and buckles intact, tins intact, inside flap over the tins is intact,
flap over the implement pouch intact, front flap intact, leather
is flexible and unusually strong, outstanding example. 
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge
boxes and were carried on the belt.
The 1864 design was unchanged from 1861,
boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets
and sewed,
latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear
shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap
covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide
a stiff inner compartment.
Manufacturer mark on the inner flap: "S H YOUNG & CO / NEWARK NJ" , (Johnson pg. 251).
Stephen H. Young, Newark, New Jersey, received a contract for 10,000 sets
of infantry accoutrements in 1865, (Bazelon).
