MAKER MARKED AND U.S. INSPECTED CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP BOX WITH FLEECE AND VENT PICK

MAKER MARKED AND U.S. INSPECTED CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP BOX WITH FLEECE AND VENT PICK

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Item Code: 1304-104

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This is a very good example of the regulation US army cap box, an accoutrement carried by literally every soldier with a percussion arm. This is the standard configuration coming in about 1862, using a one-piece outer flap with integral latch tab, a brass finial for it on the bottom, a short inner flap with half-circle “ears” sewn to either side to keep the caps from being jostled out if the soldier forgot to latch it, and two narrow belt loops, sewn and riveted on the reverse for wear on the waist belt. The box still retains the sheepskin fleece sewn to the inside, also to keep the percussion caps from being jostled out, and has the wire vent pick as well, used to clear debris in from the nipple that might otherwise prevent ignition of the powder charge.

The seams are good. The black leather has good color and no tears or missing pieces. The belt loops are secure. The brass finial shows a little green verdigris around the base, but is firmly in place. The finish on the body, outer flap, and belt loops is very good, the latter showing just a couple of cracks from flexing, and a small flake missing at the top of one loop. The inner flap of the box also shows some cracks to the finish from flexing, and a short, narrow band of flaking along the lower left edge. The maker’s mark on the inner flap, though is fully legible: “S.H. YOUNG / & CO. / NEWARK / N.J.” as is the oval inspector’s stamp on the outer flap: “R. WHITE / U.S. / ORD. DEPT. / SUB INSPECTOR.” There is a small “B” stamped on the rear of the box, perhaps identifying one of Young’s workmen or a factory inspector. As always, please see our photos.

This is a very good example of a basic piece of Civil War field gear.  [sr][ph:L]

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