US Cartridge Box Plate - Yorktown

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Item: US Cartridge Box Plate - Yorktown
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, one iron attachment loop present. Its brass front, with its raised letters "US", has a brown patina which is still partially covered in light, tan-yellowed soil. The rim is complete with no issues. The plate is flat with the exception of a slight upward bend at the "S" end as depicted in the side view image. The rear has a complete complement of solder with the exception of minor surface flaking. Printed on the rear near the top in blue ink is "YORKTOWN / MAY 3, 1969" along with "FOUND BY E V. SMITH" at the bottom, representing the recovery location, date and who recovered it. The one iron attachment loop present has a build-up of iron rust on one side. There is a spot of clear epoxy at the base of the missing loop. The plate has no cracks, bends or repairs.
Recovered: May 3, 1969, Yorktown, VA area.
Approximate size: 54 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 family of E. V. Smith. Mr. Smith, a lifelong Virginia relic hunter, thoughtfully recorded the plate’s date and location of recovery. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War plate or general relic collection.

Product Code:
PC9465
This brand is available for:
CARTRIDGE BOX PLATES , NEW ITEMS , ALL PLATES , FEDERAL RELICS , MARKED RELICS

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