At the beginning of the Civil war, the State of New York issued brass waist belt plates and cartridge box plate to its first volunteer infantry regiments deploying for field service. This particular specimen is a non-dug, marker-marked, oval SNY box plate in very good overall condition but without the loops. The solid and heavy plate measures approximately 2.2” x 3.5” and is die-struck rolled sheet brass construction. Box plates were attached to the outer flap of the cartridge box and served both as a decoration and to help hold down and keep closed the box flap to protect the paper rounds inside the box. Face of this brass plate specimen is double-bordered and has been cleaned. Shows accumulated, scattered pitting and light scratches. Back of the plate is lead filled and exhibits a fine maker’s stamp of “J. Pittman” impressed on the lead back. Lead is very strong and tight with just slight spots of oxidation. The two iron loops have been removed. This SNY cartridge box plate would be a fine addition to any Civil War accoutrement plate collection or New York military display.