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Lot 522

[CIVIL WAR]. Model 1857 cartridge box with sling and plates. 
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Estimate
$600 - 800
Price Realized
$938
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Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Model 1857 cartridge box with sling and plates. 

Federal cartridge box with approx. 7 x 6 x 1 1/2 in. internal box containing original magazine tins, inner flap stamped, "J. Boyd [& S]ons / Manufacturers / Of Army / Accoutrements / Boston," implement pouch, and outer flap bearing 1839 Pattern die-struck brass "US" box plate attached with leather thong through metal hoops (box leather appears to have been treated, some stitching missing to right side of implement pouch, and surface wear to leather throughout; plate with light oxidation in spots).
Belt loops, buckles, latch tab, and brass finial all present and complete.

Approx. 70 x 1 3/4 in. shoulder sling with 1826 Pattern die-struck brass eagle shoulder belt plate attached with leather thong through metal hoops (leather with a few cracks and general crazing and wear throughout; plate with scattered dings). 

This lot is located in Cincinnati.
The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
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