U.S. Model 1861 Cartridge Box

Stitched leather construction, the outer flap affixed with a lead-filled brass US oval box plate, the inner flap marked *WATERTOWN / ARSENAL / 1864, both tin inserts are present, the underside with a brass finial flanked by two roller buckles.

7.5 x 8 in.

Private Collection of a Gentleman, Southern MS

Some minor chipping and crazing to the leather; split to the outer flap's securing strip of leather; overall very good condition.