Civil War Soldier’s Change Purse / SOLD

Civil War Soldier’s Change Purse - Inventory Number: CUR 164 / SOLD

Small leather and iron change purse with old typed tag stating: “Carried by soldier at Fort Smith, Arkansas”. The purse measure 2” x2 ½”.  The leather body is dry but plable. The bottom of the purse appears to have undergone a period reinforcement to support the seam.  Contained inside of the wallet was an 1863 Indian head one cent piece.

Comes housed in 6 x 8 riker display case with red velvet and descriptive card.

Inventory Number: CUR 164 / SOLD