Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Type II Cartridge Box with Plate

The cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", Type II, The "US" plate is on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval "US" embossed on the flap. Type II patterns have an inside flap covering the implements, plus a second flap covering the tins, this flap having been reinstated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design. This was one of the last cartridge boxes for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber. A very good example in a nice pliable supple leather. Complete with US Army plate. Maker marked.

Code: 4242