Original U.S. Civil War M1855/61 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with Original Tins & US Box Plate - Maker-Marked

Original Item: Only One Available. This is an interesting Federal Issue Cartridge Box which has certainly seen some service during the American Civil War! This is a genuine Federal Issue leather Pattern 1855 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with box plate that has a very faint maker’s mark right over the point in the flap.

Of particular interest, the right side lower corner shows slight upwards curling from the soldier who wore it repeatedly lifting the outer flap of the cartridge box to access the cartridges held within. Both original matching cartridge tins are present. The marking over the point of the flap is H.C. HAT_RE, a good research project. The crazing of the leather has worn it down.

The Outer flap has light surface wear with a latch tab that is attached by a row of stitching. The original closure tab is unfortunately partially broken off as shown. The bottom of the box has both roller buckles and brass final intact. Interior flap is intact with side ears of the flap both intact Tool pouch is intact with flap and closure tab.

The leather shows signs of obvious age, flaking, and so on. The reverse of the box has both belt loops and verdigris across the brass fittings.

This is an excellent example of a classic piece of Civil War field equipment. Perfect for a collector looking to simply have a representative example, or an advanced collector!