Civil War Auction
Lot 293:
Description
This cartridge box was the front plate which is held in place with modern leather thong. One of the 2 loops on the front plate has a break. A 19″ piece of the leather strap has broken away. Box has a partial tin insert and box US oval front plate are also held with modern leather thongs. Closure strap has break and outer flap has curled up on right side. All the interior flaps move and function. All over the leather are waxy to the touch from old preservative cream. This is a very honest cartridge box with some restoration and is what it is as seen.
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