LOT OF 5: US CIVIL WAR AND POST CIVIL WAR LEATHER GEAR.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022

Lot consists of (A) Circa 1820 militia "belly box" style cartridge box, 24-hole wood block, black leather, simple tooled line decoration, 3 narrow belt loops reverse, partial latch tab, simple brass stud finial. On a narrow black leather replacement waist belt with brass oval buckle for display. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) Maryland National Guard (MNG) cartridge box, MNG plate, 18-hole block for metallic cartridges, partial latch tab, brass buttons on reverse for shoulder belt. 2 partial billets in place. CONDITION: Very good, some dust and dirt. (C) Civil War cap box. Faint E. Gaylord stamp on inner flap. Some loose caps. No fleece. Belt loops with rivets show crackling and stress, but in place. One ear missing. CONDITION: Good. Minor wear and rubbing to finish and crazing, but no flaking. (D) Civil War cap box, 2-piece front, latch tab broken with end held by thread. Belt loops show wear and finish loss, but in place. Minor stains and rubs, but no flaking. (E) 1839 style US oval plate. Ill defined stamping, back with one stud at either side. Date unknown. CONDITION: Fair. Possibly artificially aged.