US Cartridge Box Plate - Marked Boyd and Sons Boston
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Item: Excavated US Cartridge Box Plate - Marked Boyd and Sons Boston
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: Good, excavated. Its brass front, with raised letters "US", has a mostly brown patina with a few small areas of green residue. The rim is fully intact with minor forward bending and the rear has a complete complement of solder. Weakly stamped into the rear is the manufacturer's mark of "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON" with approximately half of the stamp visible. Both attachment loops are missing and the plate has no cracks or repairs.
Recovered: Culpeper County, VA
Approximate size: 56 x 88 mm.
Comments: This cartridge box plate will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC8138
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