Civil War Federal Percussion Cap Pouch / SOLD

Civil War Federal Percussion Cap Pouch – Inventory Number: LEA 458 / SOLD

Civil War percussion cap pouch is constructed of black bridle leather and features a single brass finial on the flap. The tongue bears an inspectors mark.

The inner flap includes a clear “H G Haedrich Philada” stamp, indicating manufacture by a government-contracted leather goods supplier. The pouch retains its vent pick and several caps. Belt loops on the back which allowed it to be worn on a soldier’s waist belt.

These cap pouches were used by Union soldiers to carry percussion caps for their rifled muskets and were an essential piece of field gear throughout the conflict.

Inventory Number: LEA 458 / SOLD