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Object Name |
Box, Cartridge |
Caption |
Civil War leather cartridge box with shoulder strap |
Description |
Civil War era leather cartridge box with leather shoulder sling strap. Has four tin compartments inside to hold cartridges for a musket and a small envelope pouch under the large flap. The top section held loose or individual cartridges and wrapped bundles (of ten) cartridges would be stored underneath. A "US" plate is on the flap. |
Catalog Number |
1988-1254-005 |
Search Terms |
Ammunition boxes Civil War Uniforms |
Subjects |
Ammunition boxes American Civil War Uniforms |
