US Cartridge Box Plate - High Quality
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Item: Excavated US Cartridge Box Plate - High Quality
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: Excellent, excavated. Its brass front, with raised letters "US", has an overall rich even brown patina. There is a period dent in the edge of the rim above the letter "S". The rear has a complete complement of solder with both attachment loops straight up. Attached to the rear is old masking tape indicating that the plate was recovered Shiloh 1984. The plate has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs.
Recovered: Shiloh, TN
Approximate size: 55 x 87 mm.
Comments: This excavated US cartridge box plate is for the collector who collects the finest high quality examples. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC5789
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