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: Good, excavated, iron attachment loops missing. Its brass front, with its raised tall letters "US", has a chocolate brown patina partially covered with yellow soil residue. There are two rust bumps, one to the left of the letter "U" and one on the middle portion of the letter "S" as a result of the rusting rear imbedded iron wire attachment device. The rim is mostly complete with several freeze fractures and damage to the "S" end. There is a slight inward bend in the body of the plate. The rear solder is solid and nearly complete. The plate has not been repaired.
Recovered: A few miles northeast of Winchester in the vicinity of Clear Brook, VA.
Approximate size: 58 x 88 mm.
Comments: This excavated US cartridge box plate was acquired directly from the digger. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC11335
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