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Cartridge box for rifled musket, 1864.

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Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of March, 1864 for .58 cal. elongated ball, maker not determined, with shoulder strap and plate.
Cartridge box is "Pattern March 1864", this is the last cartridge box to use the brass "US" boxplate.  This pattern has two inside flaps covering the front implements pouch, and tins.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap not readable, no inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Brass cartridge plate (O'Donnell plate 491) and shoulder plate (O'Donnell plate 453).
Ref:  Johnson pg 215.

M0820     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of March, 1864 for .58 cal. elongated ball, maker not determined, with shoulder strap and plate.

Cartridge box is "Pattern March 1864", this is the last cartridge box to use the brass "US" boxplate.  This pattern has two inside flaps covering the front implements pouch, and tins.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap not readable, no inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Brass cartridge plate (O'Donnell plate 491) and shoulder plate (O'Donnell plate 453).  Rig has been assembled from parts but is correct.
Ref:  Johnson pg 215.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type I for .58 cal. elongated ball, Oliver.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type I, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type I means there is only one internal flap.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type I pattern has inside flap covering the front implements pouch only.  Top of tins are not covered, removal of this upper flap was introduced with the July 1864 modifications presumably to expedite production or save costs, it did not work out at all and was quickly re-instated with the later Type II modifications, so the Type I had a short life.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap "H W OLIVER / PITTSBURG, PA", no inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251).  Henry W. Oliver, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, had a contract for 20,000 cartridge boxes in 1864.  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

M1003     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type I for .58 cal. elongated ball, Oliver.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type I, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type I means there is only one internal flap.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type I pattern has inside flap covering the front implements pouch only.  Top of tins are not covered, removal of this upper flap was introduced with the July 1864 modifications presumably to expedite production or save costs, it did not work out at all and was quickly re-instated with the later Type II modifications, so the Type I had a short life.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap "H W OLIVER / PITTSBURG, PA", no inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251).  Henry W. Oliver, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, had a contract for 20,000 cartridge boxes in 1864.  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab is partial, finial intact, one buckles is missing, tins are repro replacements,  inside flap is intact, front flap with "US" intact,  leather is flexible, tear at bottom of box and some stitching is loose, representative example.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type I for .58 cal. elongated ball, maker not determined.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type I, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type I means there is only one internal flap.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type I pattern has inside flap covering the front implements pouch only.  Top of tins are not covered, removal of this upper flap was introduced with the July 1864 modifications presumably to expedite production or save costs, it did not work out at all and was quickly re-instated with the later Type II modifications, so the Type I had a short life.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on outside flap not readable, no inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

M0797     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type I for .58 cal. elongated ball, maker not determined.
 Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type I, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type I means there is only one internal flap.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type I pattern has inside flap covering the front implements pouch only.  Top of tins are not covered, removal of this upper flap was introduced with the July 1864 modifications presumably to expedite production or save costs, it did not work out at all and was quickly re-instated with the later Type II modifications, so the Type I had a short life.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap not readable, no inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact with a tear, finial intact, both buckles intact, tins intact, inside flaps are intact, front flap with embossed "US" intact, leather is flexible. 
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Haedrich.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap, "H G HAEDRICH / PHILAD", no inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251).  Henry G. Haedrich, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had contracts for 23,000 infantry accoutrements in 1863, 20,000  in 1864, and 11,000 in 1865 (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

M0697     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Haedrich.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap, "H G HAEDRICH / PHILAD", no inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251).  Henry G. Haedrich, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had contracts for 23,000 infantry accoutrements in 1863, 20,000  in 1864, and 11,000 in 1865 (Bazelon).    Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, both buckles intact, both tins intact,  inside flaps are intact, front flap with "US" intact,  leather is flexible, high grade example.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.
M1002     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Haedrich.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap, "H G HAEDRICH / PHILAD", no inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251).  Henry G. Haedrich, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had contracts for 23,000 infantry accoutrements in 1863, 20,000  in 1864, and 11,000 in 1865 (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab is partial, finial intact, both buckles present but one is loose, tins are repro replacements,  inside flaps are intact, front flap with "US" intact,  leather is flexible, representative example.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.
M1037    Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Haedrich.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap, "H G HAEDRICH / PHILAD", no inspector mark, (Johnson pg. 251).  Henry G. Haedrich, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had contracts for 23,000 infantry accoutrements in 1863, 20,000  in 1864, and 11,000 in 1865 (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab is partial, finial intact, both buckles intact, tins are intact ,  inside flaps are intact, front flap with "US" intact,  leather is flexible, the back stitching has and bottom of the back has been cut, probably because the tins were stuck, this does make an interesting display of the tins, but it should not have been cut, otherwise a representative example.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Metzger and Hartzell.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap "E METZGER / PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap:  "H. H. HARTZELL / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson pg. 251).  Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
 Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

M0741     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Metzger and Hartzell.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap "E METZGER / PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap:  "H. H. HARTZELL / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson pg. 251).  Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab is whole but with a tear, finial intact, both buckles is intact, tins are intact but have some bends, apparently something heavy fell on this box at some point, both inside flaps are intact, front flap with "US" intact,  leather is flexible, nice example.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.
M0982     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Metzger and Hartzell.
 Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap "E METZGER / PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap:  "H. H. HARTZELL / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson pg. 251).  Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, finial and buckles intact, tins intact, both inside flaps are intact, front flap with "US" intact,  leather is flexible, high grade example whole and complete.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Metzger and Jones.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap "E METZGER / PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap:  "W. H. JONES / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson pg. 251).  Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
 Ref:  Johnson pg 235.
M1140     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Metzger and Jones.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap "E METZGER / PHILA", inspector mark on inside flap:  "W. H. JONES / SUB INSPECTOR / U.S. ORD DEPT ", (Johnson pg. 251).  Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 18,000 cartridge boxes in 1864 and 1865 (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, finial and buckles intact, tins intact, inside flap over the tins is intact, flap over the implement pouch intact, front flap intact,  leather is flexible and unusually strong, outstanding example. 
 Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Nece and Laidley.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap "R NECE", and inspector mark "A D LAIDLEY/  SUB INSPECTOR / ORD. DEPT",  (Johnson pg. 251).  Reuben Nece, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 33,000 cartridge boxes in from 1863 to 1865, (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.
M1010     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Nece and Laidley.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap "R NECE", and inspector mark "A D LAIDLEY/  SUB INSPECTOR / ORD. DEPT",  (Johnson pg. 251).  Reuben Nece, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 33,000 cartridge boxes in from 1863 to 1865, (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2 in X 1.7 in X 5.2 in (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, one rivet is replacement, fastening tab intact, finial intact, both buckles intact, tins intact, inside flaps are intact, front flap with embossed "US" intact, somebody punched holes for a brass cartridge box, which has been removed, this box is not supposed to have a brass boxplate, leather is flexible, nice example and correctly configured now.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Nece and Sniffen.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Inspector mark on inside flap, "F. A. SNIFFEN / US / ORDNANCE / SUB INSPECTOR" and manufacturer mark, "R. NECE / PHILAD",  (Johnson pg. 251).  Reuben Nece, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 33,000 cartridge boxes in from 1863 to 1865, (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball). 
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.
M0682     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Nece and Sniffen.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Inspector mark on inside flap, "F. A. SNIFFEN / US / ORDNANCE / SUB INSPECTOR" and manufacturer mark, "R. NECE / PHILAD",  (Johnson pg. 251).  Reuben Nece, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 33,000 cartridge boxes in from 1863 to 1865, (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact with a tear, finial intact, both buckles intact, one tin is missing, inside flaps are intact, front flap with embossed "US" intact, leather is flexible.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Young and White.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on the back side: "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).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball). 
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

M0774     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Young and White.
    Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on the back side: "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).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, finial intact, both buckles intact, tins intact, inside flaps are intact, front flap with embossed "US" intact, somebody punched holes for a brass cartridge box, which has been removed, this box is not supposed to have a brass boxplate, leather is flexible, representative example correctly configured now. 
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Young and Miller.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on the back side: "S H YOUNG & CO / NEWARK NJ" and inspector mark on front flap: "JC MILLER PHILADELPHIA",  (Johnson pg. 251).  Stephen H. Young, Newark, New Jersey, received a  contract for 10,000 sets of infantry accoutrements in 1865, (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball). 
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.
M1109     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Young and Miller.
  Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on the back side: "S H YOUNG & CO / NEWARK NJ" and inspector mark on front flap: "JC MILLER PHILADELPHIA",  (Johnson pg. 251).  Stephen H. Young, Newark, New Jersey, received a  contract for 10,000 sets of infantry accoutrements in 1865, (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Leather is stiff with flaking but whole, straps, latch tab, buckles, inner flaps are all intact, tins are missing, maker and inspector marks are readable.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Watertown Arsenal 1865, cartridge and cap box.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Both boxes are marked, "WATERTOWN ARSENAL 1865 ,  (Johnson pg. 251).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball). 
Ref:  Johnson pg 235. (cartridge box and cap box)

M0770     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, Watertown Arsenal 1865, cartridge and cap box.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Both boxes are marked, "WATERTOWN ARSENAL 1865 ,  (Johnson pg. 251).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Matching cartridge box and cap box, probably unissued, belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, finial intact, both buckles intact, tins intact, inside flaps are intact, front flap with embossed "US" intact, leather is flexible.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235. (cartridge box and cap box)

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .69 cal. elongated ball, Nece and Sniffen.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Inspector mark on inside flap, "F. A. SNIFFEN / US / ORDNANCE / SUB INSPECTOR" and manufacturer mark, "R. NECE / PHILAD",  (Johnson pg. 251).  Reuben Nece, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 33,000 cartridge boxes in from 1863 to 1865, (Bazelon).  Box measures 8.2in X 1.8in X 4.8in (for .69 cal. elongated ball). 
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.
M0696     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .69 cal. elongated ball, Nece and Sniffen.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Inspector mark on inside flap, "F. A. SNIFFEN / US / ORDNANCE / SUB INSPECTOR" and manufacturer mark, "R. NECE / PHILAD",  (Johnson pg. 251).  Reuben Nece, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 33,000 cartridge boxes in from 1863 to 1865, (Bazelon).Box measures 8.2in X 1.8in X 4.8in (for .69 cal. elongated ball).  Belt loops intact, fastening tab is partial, finial intact, both buckles present one is loose, tins intact, inside flaps are intact, front flap with embossed "US" intact, leather is flexible. 
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball, maker not determined.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark appears on the lower left side of the outer flap in an oval but is not readable.  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.

M1108     Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal. elongated ball.
Cartridge box is "Pattern July 1864", Type II, "US" is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark appears on the lower left side of the outer flap in an oval but is not readable.  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).  Leather is flexible, there is some flaking on the folded area of the outer flap, straps, latch tab, finial, buckles, tins, and inner flaps are all intact.
Ref:  Johnson pg 235.