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Object Name |
Box, Cartridge |
Catalog Number |
0985.02.00098c |
Description |
U.S. Model 1855 cartridge box: black leather with double flaps and implement pouch, closure tab sewn and riveted to outer flap; brass finial; brass "US" plate on outer flap; inner flap stamped "BAKER / NY / & McKENNY"; tin inserts missing; horizontal and vertical loops on rear, vertical loops sewn and riveted; two japanned roller buckles (one missing) sewn and riveted to bottom. |
Dimensions |
H-6.75 W-8 inches |
Owned |
Unknown |
Made |
Baker and McKenny, New York City, New York, USA |
Event |
Battle of Olustee / Ocean Pond |
Provenance |
The box, the belt, and the bayonet scabbard all came from the battlefield of Olustee, Florida. |
Search Terms |
Battle of Olustee / Ocean Pond found on battlefield |