Civil War Leather Saddle Valise – Petersburg, Virginia / SOLD

Civil War Leather Saddle Valise – Petersburg, Virginia - Inventory Number: LEA 454 / SOLD

A well-preserved Civil War-era leather saddle valise, recovered from the Petersburg, Virginia area. Crafted of heavy black bridle leather, this cylindrical case measures approximately 17 inches in length and 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Both original side handles remain intact, along with the leather closure strap and loops. The body exhibits the expected wear from field use, including a deeply patinated surface with period crazing and old stress marks. Notably, the underside retains clear impressions from the saddle it once rested against, as well as the partial remnant of a period paper label bearing the handwritten name “Morgan.” This evocative artifact offers a tangible connection to the cavalryman’s gear and transport during the siege of Petersburg. An outstanding example of field equipment used by mounted troops in the final campaigns of the war.

Inventory Number: LEA 454 / SOLD