Ridgeway Reference Archive Cap box

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Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Percussion cap boxes.

This is the "Ridgeway Reference Archive", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader. Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author. None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale. This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items. I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me.
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Federal percussion cap box, sewn straps, sewn latch.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The boxes were held on the belt with two loops each sewed, latch tab is sewn onto the outer flap, brass finial is round shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was flexible.
Cap box.

M1064 Federal percussion cap box, sewn straps, sewn latch.

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The boxes were held on the belt with two loops each sewed, latch tab is sewn onto the outer flap, brass finial is round shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was flexible. Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, sewn latch tab intact, finial intact, leather is flexible.
Cap box.

M1065 Federal percussion cap box, sewn straps, sewn latch.

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The boxes were held on the belt with two loops each sewed, latch tab is sewn onto the outer flap, brass finial is round shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was flexible. Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, appears they have a period repair, sewn latch tab is missing, finial intact, leather is flexible.
Cap box.

Federal percussion cap box, loops with rivets, sewn latch tab.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is sewn onto the outer flap, brass finial is round shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment.
Cap box.

M1004 Federal percussion cap box, loops with rivets, sewn latch tab.

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is sewn onto the outer flap, brass finial is round shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, one side protector is missing, sewn latch tab intact with a tear, finial intact, leather is flexible.
Cap box.

Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with rivets, integral latch.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment.
Ref: Johnson page 200.

M1105 Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with rivets, integral latch.

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, finial intact, inside flap intact, front flap intact, leather is flexible.
Ref: Johnson page 200.

Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with rivets, integral latch, Crossman, (tentative).
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap, "NEWARK NJ", (Johnson pg. 200). This is believed to be Edwin A Crossman, Newark, New Jersey, who received contracts for 20,000 sets of infantry implements in 1862, (Bazelon).
Ref: Johnson page 200.

M0911 Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with rivets, integral latch, Crossman, (tentative).

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap, "NEWARK NJ", (Johnson pg. 200). This is believed to be Edwin A Crossman, Newark, New Jersey, who received contracts for 20,000 sets of infantry implements in 1862, (Bazelon). Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, integral latch tab intact, finial intact, leather is flexible but shows a good bit of wear.
Ref: Johnson page 200.

Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with rivets, integral latch, Gaylord.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap, "GAYLORD / CHICOPEE / MASS.", (Johnson pg. 200). Emerson Gaylord, Chicopee Massachusetts was a major supplier of infantry accoutrements before and during the Civil War, (Bazelon).
Ref: Johnson page 200.

M1046 Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with rivets, integral latch, Gaylord.

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap, "GAYLORD / CHICOPEE / MASS.", (Johnson pg. 200). Emerson Gaylord, Chicopee Massachusetts was a major supplier of infantry accoutrements before and during the Civil War, (Bazelon). Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, integral latch tab intact, finial intact, leather is flexible.
Ref: Johnson page 200.

Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with rivets, integral latch, Storms.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap, "C.S. STORMS / MAKER N.Y.", (Johnson pg. 200). Christian S. Storms, received contracts for 45,000 infantry accoutrements in 1862, (Bazelon).
Ref: Johnson page 200.

M0684 Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with rivets, integral latch, Storms.

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap, "C.S. STORMS / MAKER N.Y.", (Johnson pg. 200). Christian S. Storms, received contracts for 45,000 infantry accoutrements in 1862, (Bazelon). Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, integral latch tab intact, finial intact, leather is flexible.
Ref: Johnson page 200.

Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with rivets, integral latch, Thaxter.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap, "J B THAXTER / PORTLAND ME 1862". J. B. Thaxter, Portland Maine received contracts for 10,000 infantry accoutrements in 1862 and 8,000 in 1863. (Bazelon).
Ref: Johnson page 200.

M0739 Federal percussion cap box, 1861, loops with rivets, integral latch, Thaxter.

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1861 boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap, "J B THAXTER / PORTLAND ME 1862". J. B. Thaxter, Portland Maine received contracts for 10,000 infantry accoutrements in 1862 and 8,000 in 1863. (Bazelon). Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, integral latch tab intact, finial intact, leather is flexible.
Ref: Johnson page 200.

Federal percussion cap box, 1861 /1864, loops with rivets, integral latch, Haedrich.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1864 design was unchanged from 1861, boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap, "H. G. HAEDRICH". Henry G. Haedrich, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had contracts for 23,000 infantry accoutrements in 1863, 20,000 in 1864, and 11,000 in 1865 (Bazelon).
Ref: Johnson page 200 and 251.

M0740 Federal percussion cap box, 1861/1864, Haedrich.

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1864 design was unchanged from 1861, boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap, "H. G. HAEDRICH". Henry G. Haedrich, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had contracts for 23,000 infantry accoutrements in 1863, 20,000 in 1864, and 11,000 in 1865 (Bazelon). Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, integral latch tab intact, finial intact, leather is flexible.
Ref: Johnson page 200 and 251.

Federal percussion cap box, 1864, loops with rivets, integral latch, Young.
Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1864 design was unchanged from 1861, boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap: "S H YOUNG & CO / NEWARK NJ" and inspector mark on front flap: "R WHITE / SUB INSPECTOR", (Johnson pg. 251). Stephen H. Young, Newark, New Jersey, received a contract for 10,000 sets of infantry accoutrements in 1865, (Bazelon).
Ref: Johnson page 251.

M1063 Federal percussion cap box, 1864, loops with rivets, integral latch, Young.

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1864 design was unchanged from 1861, boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap: "S H YOUNG & CO / NEWARK NJ" and inspector mark on front flap: "R WHITE / SUB INSPECTOR", (Johnson pg. 251). Stephen H. Young, Newark, New Jersey, received a contract for 10,000 sets of infantry accoutrements in 1865, (Bazelon). Belt loops intact, both flaps intact, integral latch tab intact, finial intact, leather is flexible.
Ref: Johnson page 251.

M1141 Federal percussion cap box, 1864, loops with rivets, integral latch, Young.

Small boxes to hold the percussion caps were issued along with the cartridge boxes and were carried on the belt. The 1864 design was unchanged from 1861, boxes were held on the belt with two loops each held with two rivets and sewed, latch tab is an integral extension of the top flap, brass finial is pear shaped with a point, inner flap with two side protectors sewed to the flap covered the contents, main part of the box was cut to provide a stiff inner compartment. Manufacturer mark on the inner flap: "S H YOUNG & CO / NEWARK NJ" , (Johnson pg. 251). Stephen H. Young, Newark, New Jersey, received a contract for 10,000 sets of infantry accoutrements in 1865, (Bazelon).
Ref: Johnson page 251.