US Cartridge Box Plate
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Item: US Cartridge Box Plate
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 missing. Its brass front, with its raised large letters "US", has a smooth surface and a mottled green patina. Bits of red Culpeper County, VA clay soil is still present. The rim is complete with no issues. The rear has a near complete complement of solder with mild surface flaking. The plate has no cracks, bends or repairs.
Recovered: Culpeper County, VA.
Approximate size: 56 x 86 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: This excavated US cartridge box plate was acquired directly from the Virginia digger and will be an excellent addition to any excavated plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC9410
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