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. One of two iron attachment loops is present and complete, with partial remains of the other. Its brass front, with its raised large letters "US", has a slightly darkened yellow brass patina. The brass front was over-cleaned at some point and is beginning to return to its former patina. The rim is complete with only a couple of very minor dents. The rear solder is solid and nearly complete with minor surface flaking primarily in the area of the rim. Plate has minor bending, but no cracks or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown
Approximate size: 56 x 87 mm.
Reference: An image of a similar 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 will be an excellent addition to any excavated plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC11282
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