Excavated US Cartridge Box Plate / SOLD

Excavated US Cartridge Box Plate - Inventory Number: BEL 425 / SOLD

Cartridge box plates were displayed on the outer flap of the soldier's cartridge box. Not only ornamental but more practically used as a weight to keep the cartridge box flap closed to prevent cartridge loss. See the additional images in this listing for an image showing its use.  Construction: Stamped thin sheet brass with solder fill and iron attachment loops.

Good, excavated condition. Its brass front, with raised letters "US", has a mostly brown. Both attachment loops are present and the plate has no cracks or repairs. Recovered: Culpeper County, VA.  This cartridge box plate will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War plate or general relic collection.

Comes housed in a 8 x 6 inch display case with blue velvet backing and descriptive card.

Inventory Number: BEL 425 / SOLD