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The Civil War Relicman, 
Harry Ridgeway

Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!)

I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics

This page updated   March 31, 2008

Cartridge boxes and Cap boxes from the Civil War

All  items listed are guaranteed authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.   Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.

M0774     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1864 Type II 

   
Cartridge box, pattern July 1864 , the ornamental box plate was replaced by the oval "US" embossed on the flap, Type II (two flaps) Box is marked "S H YOUNG & CO / NEWARK NJ" Nice example, both tins intact, belt loops intact, both flaps, finial, and buckles are all intact, there are holes for a brass boxplate, that may have been a field improvement, this box was not supposed to carry a brass plate. Leather is flexible. 
Box measures 7.2 in. X 1.7 in. X 5.2 in. .58 caliber elongated ball 
Ref: Johnson page 251 cartridge box and cap box $400.00

M0682   Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal elongated ball. 
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 Cartridge box, pattern July 1864 , the ornamental brass box plate was replaced by the oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II pattern has inside flap covering the tins, plus second flap covering the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Front tab is sewn and riveted with pointed finial. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. 
Inspector marks: "F. A. SNIFFEN / US / ORDNANCE / SUB INSPECTOR" and "R. NECE / PHILAD" (Johnson pg. 251) Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact with a break, finial and buckles intact, one tin intract, inside flap is intact, implements pouch is missing, leather is flexible, inexpensive example 
Box measures 7.2 in X 1.7 in X 5.2 in (for .58 cal elongated ball) 
Ref: Johnson pg 235     $250.00

M0696   Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .69 cal elongated ball. 
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 Cartridge box, pattern July 1864 , the ornamental brass box plate was replaced by the oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II pattern has inside flap covering the tins, plus second flap covering the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Front tab is sewn and riveted with pointed finial. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. 
Inspector marks: "F. A. SNIFFEN / US / ORDNANCE / SUB and "R. NECE / PHILAD" (Johnson pg. 251) 
Belt loops intact, fastening tab is partial, finial and buckles intact, one is separated but present, tins intact, inside flaps are intact, marks are clear, leather is flexible. 
Box measures 8.2 in X 1.8 in X 4.8 in (for .69 cal elongated ball) 
Ref: Johnson pg 235     Sold!

M0697 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1864 Type II 
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Cartridge box, pattern July 1864 , the ornamental box plate was replaced by the oval "US" embossed on the flap, Type II (two flaps) Box is marked "H G Haedrich / Philad" Box was intended for the .58 cal elongated ball (ie minie) This is a very desirable cartridge box, maker mark is crisp, tins are original, box is complete. 
Box measures 7.2in X 1.7in X 5.2in 
Ref: Johnson page 251        Sold!

M0741   Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal elongated ball. 
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Cartridge box, pattern July 1864 , the ornamental brass box plate was replaced by the oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II pattern has inside flap covering the tins, plus second flap covering the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Front tab is sewn and riveted with pointed finial. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. 
Inspector mark on inside flap: E METZGER / PHILADELPHIA" Additional mark: " H.W. HARTZELL / US ORD DEPT / SUBINSPECTOR" ( Johnson pg. 251) 
Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact with small tear, finial and buckles intact, tins intract with some bends, inside flaps are intact, leather is flexible, nice box whole and complete. 
Box measures 7.2 in X 1.7 in X 5.2 in (for .58 cal elongated ball) 
Ref: Johnson pg 235     $475.00

M0739 Federal Cap box 
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Federal cap box marked on inner flap "J B THAXTER / PORTLAND ME 1862" 
Belt loops, both flaps, finial intact. 
Ref: Johnson page 200        Sold!

M0740 Federal Cap box 
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Federal cap box marked on inner flap "H. G. HAEDRICH" HG Haedrich was a supplier in Philadelphia PA 
Belt loops, both flaps, finial intact. 
Ref: Johnson page 200        Sold!

M0702 Federal Navy fuse pouch
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 Federal Navy fuse box, not marked, intact
Ref: $150.00

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