US Cartridge Box Plate
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Item: US Cartridge Box Plate
Use: 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.
Condition: Very good, excavated, iron attachment loops present. Its brass front, with its raised letters "US", has a chocolate brown patina partially covered with a thin layer of yellow residue. The rim is complete. The rear solder is solid and nearly complete with minor loss and evidence of old surface flaking in areas of the rim. Both attachment loops are present and complete. The plate has no cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown
Approximate size: 54 x 86 mm.
Comments: This excavated US cartridge box plate will be an excellent addition to any excavated plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC9147
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