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David LaSlavic at 602-717-3103 or ClickCLICK PHOTO TO SEE MORE IMAGES CBO1. FEDERAL CARTRIDGE BOX, PATTERN OF JULY 1864: The cartridge box, made under contract of July 1864, eliminated the ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with a similar but embossed oval "US" on the flap. All 1864 boxes have an inside flap covering the front implements pouch, a second inner flap to cover the tins was added, referred to as "type II". Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Front tab is sewn and riveted with pointed finial. Two iron buckles, used to secure the shoulder straps, are sewn and riveted. Box is marked on inside flap: "W.H. WILKINSON MAKER SPRINGFIELD MASS" and "G.I. WOODBURY / US ORD DEPT / SUBINSPECTOR". Leather is pliable, belt loops intact, fastening tab intact with a tear, finial and buckles intact, tins intact, inside flaps are intact, front flap intact, embossed "US". $375.00
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