Original U.S. Civil War 79th Pennsylvania Infantry Identified Federal Percussion Cap Box Pouch with Museum Tag & Original Caps - Chambers Gibble

Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. This leather percussion cap box is a fine, complete example of a Federal pattern accoutrement carried by US Infantrymen during the Civil War. The black leather specimen is in very strong condition, and even retains many of the original caps inside! Cap box construction exhibits seam stitching that is strong and tight, with riveted ends to the belt loops. The black leather outer flap is supple and exhibits a surface with moderate cracking overall, with flaking of the black finish as is often seen, especially around the top "hinge" area and on the securing strap.

The front of this box is inscribed:

C    G
US
1862

It comes with an attached museum tag reading CHAMBERS GIBBLE / MANHEIM. This identifies the cap box to Private Chambers Gibble, Company B, 79th Pennsylvania Infantry. The 79th saw very heavy combat in the war, including the Battle of Perryville, Battle of Stones River, Tullahoma Campaign, Battle of Chickamauga, Siege of Chattanooga, Battle of Chattanooga, Battle of Resaca, Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Battle of Peachtree Creek, Siege of Atlanta, Battle of Jonesboro, Sherman's March to the Sea, the Carolinas campaign, and the Battle of Bentonville.

Chambers Gibble was mustered in on September 5th, 1861, and spent nearly 4 years with the unit, being mustered out on July 12th, 1865. 

An outstanding identified cap pouch with caps still inside, ready to display!