US Cartridge Box Plate - Unusual "US" Letter Size and Shape
Item: US Cartridge Box Plate - Unusual "US" Letter Size and Shape
Use: Cartridge box plates were displayed on the outer flap of the soldier's cartridge box. Not only ornamental but more practically used as a weight to keep the cartridge box flap closed to prevent cartridge loss. See the additional images in this listing for an image showing its use.
Construction: Stamped thin sheet brass with solder fill and iron attachment loops.
Condition: Very good, excavated, iron attachment loops present. Its brass front, with its raised letters "US", has a greenish-brown patina. The rim is complete with a tiny break and upward bend at the four-thirty o'clock position. The rear has a near complete complement of solder with areas of surface flaking. Both iron attachment loops are present and straight up. Both loops are rusty with one filled in with rust build-up. The plate has no cracks or repairs.
Recovered: Petersburg, VA area.
Approximate size: 57 x 88 mm.
Reference: An image of a similar, but not exact cartridge box plate is found in the following Civil War relic reference book:
- "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" by Stanley S. Phillips on page 6, figure 1.
See above page in additional images.
Comments: The letters "US" found on this cartridge box plate are unusual as they appear smaller and more rounded than what is typically found on both US box plates and buckles. What is also interesting is the positioning of the iron attachment loops as they are clearly off center which demonstrates the imperfect craftsmanship of the period. This excavated US cartridge box plate will be an excellent addition to any excavated plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC8332
- Price:
- $225.00
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