[CIVIL WAR]. Model 1861 cartridge box by Watertown Arsenal with sling and plates.

Federal cartridge box with 7 1/8 x 5 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. internal box containing original magazine tins, inner flap stamped "Watertown / Arsenal / 1863," implement pouch, and 8 x 6 5/8 in. outer flap bearing 1839 Pattern die-struck brass "US" box plate (some crazing and surface wear to leather throughout; date double-stamped; plate with spots of discoloration and a bit of loss to right edge). Belt loops, buckles, latch tab, and brass finial all present and complete.

Approx. 52 x 2 in. shoulder sling with 1826 Pattern die-struck brass eagle shoulder belt plate attached with leather thong through metal loops (leather with some wear including scratching, crazing, a few punctures, and areas of discoloration; plate with some spots of discoloration).

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[CIVIL WAR]. Model 1861 cartridge box by Watertown Arsenal with sling and plates.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[CIVIL WAR]. Model 1861 cartridge box by Watertown Arsenal with sling and plates.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Model 1861 cartridge box by Watertown Arsenal with sling and plates.