Civil War Federal Percussion Cap Pouch

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

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.

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Inventory Number: LEA 458