Original U.S. American Revolution / War of 1812 Era American Cartridge Box with Rosette & Wooden Insert - Brass Securing Knob Retained

Original Item: Only One Available. This is the standard design for an early American made Militia leather cartridge box. These types were seen in the late Revolutionary War and were used up until the War of 1812 and later.

This gorgeous example has somewhat pliable leather for its age, and has aged very well. The stitching of the leather is great and both belt loops are intact, but one of the two is detached at the top. The front of the flap has a lovely decorative brass rosette attached, which has always been on the box, with two prongs visible on the interior.

The interior wood is still in good shape with 24 slots for chargers, with all holes in good order. The stitching is still tight where it is complete on the leather, and the original securing strap is still intact, albeit very worn. The securing knob is still intact, the first time we’ve ever seen this on a box of this period. The securing knobs are almost always missing on these.

Overall this is still a very nice historical piece of equipment from the infancy years of the United States and it will display very nicely in your early Militia collections!