MATERIEL ANGLAIS

CIVIL WAR BRITISH IMPORT PISTOL OR CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOXES.
Heavy dark brown leather – once russet brown, but with oiling during use and storage, color is darkened. Flexible but a bit stiff. We uncovered a small lot put away in storage about 25-30 years ago. Amazing what you can find when you move and have to go through piles of stuff accumulated over decades of collecting. Tough boxes 5 1/8” wide, 2 5/8” high, 1 7/8” deep (exterior measurements). Has inner and outer flap in the conventional design. And has closing strap sewn to cover flap which goes over a brass stud on the bottom. Reverse has single 2 ½” wide belt loop. These are very good as they run. Could be Confederate used, as much, but not all British imports went South.

CIVIL WAR BRITISH IMPORT PERCUSSION CAP POUCHES.

Came with the lot of British import cartridge boxes we obtained 25-30 years ago. Been in storage so long, we had forgotten about them. A very odd design on these pouches. Worn on the belt, with one narrow belt loop, they are almost flat when empty. “U” shaped, flat across the top at the bend of the cover flap. They accordion open as they are filled. There is a thin folded strip sandwiched between front and back, all along the side, which unfolds as needed. These side pieces are rather stiff now and need to be relaxed, to see how these pouches can expand. Cover flap closes on brass stud on front. Heavy russet leather darkened by age and oils. Very good. One end of belt loop loose and needs re-sewing.

Confederate-Used Enfield Cartridge Box from Famed Gettysburg Museum. This British-made sergeant's model Enfield Car

Confederate-Used Enfield Cartridge Box from Famed Gettysburg Museum. This British-made sergeant's model Enfield Cartridge Box still bears its original old inked tag "Confederate/ Cartridge Box" just as it did when part of the well known Lee's Headquarters Museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In 1999, the museum underwent extensive renovation in order to concentrate its interpretation on the First Day's Battle and during the process a number of duplicate and unrelated items were deaccessioned to raise funds, including this historical accoutrement. The box itself shows period use but is in fine, pliable condition with the full interior five-section tin present. Underneath the exterior flap is the attached cap pouch with its animal hair lining and the interior flap complete with its compartment for other musket tools. All buckles and straps are in place including the wide buff leather flap closure. Under the exterior flap is the yellowed identification tag, measuring 1.5" x 0.5", showing its age but sound and very clear. The modern tag that was on display with the box at the museum is also included. A notable piece of equipment with a strong Gettysburg connection.