Cartridge box

1861-1865

Place madeUnited States, North America

Leather, brass, tin, skin, hair

Overall: 5 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. ( 14 x 15.6 cm )

Purchase

1936.564

This cartridge box was formerly part of the Francis Bannerman collection.

Markingsstamped: outer flap: "USN" (inside oval, U.S. Navy); inner flap: "US.NY/BOSTON"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: AMMUNITION

DescriptionLeather, brass, and tin cartridge box; rectangular black leather box with horizontal loop for shoulder belt sewn to rear, a skin and hair-lined implement pocket on front, and double flaps with a strap on the outer flap that fastens to a brass stud at bottom of box; box contains tin insert with six compartments for cartridge packages; stamped marks on outer and inner flaps.

Object NameCartridge box