EXCELLENT CONDITION CIVIL WAR CAP BOX BY HAEDRICH WITH INSPECTOR STAMP, WOOL AND PICK

EXCELLENT CONDITION CIVIL WAR CAP BOX BY HAEDRICH WITH INSPECTOR STAMP, WOOL AND PICK

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$395.00

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Item Code: 2025-2729

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This is a very strong example of the regulation cap box for the percussion cap primers used on the majority of Civil War weapons. The box is complete, all original, and in excellent condition. The black finish is very good. We see just some wrinkles to the finish on the end of the latch tab from flexing and some fine crazing to the surface on one of the loops and lower center of the back, perhaps from wear. We note what seems to be an attempt at an “H” or an “A” scratched in the reverse side of the outer flap. The copper rivets on the bottoms of the belt loops show dark green verdigris. The seams are tight. Inner and outer flaps are firmly in place, as are the side ears on the inner flap, and both belt loops are in place on the reverse. Inside the box the wire vent pick, used to clean debris from the nipple and vent and usually missing, is even in place, as is the sheepskin fleece used to keep the percussion caps from being jostled out.

The maker’s stamp on the lower edge of the inner flap in a pointed oval cartouche reads, “H.G. HAEDRICH / PHILADA.” a Philadelphia/Quakertown harness-maker and saddler who had numerous U.S. contracts for leather gear from 1861 through 1865, including for 10,000 sets each of .58 caliber and .69 caliber accoutrements in 1862, 20,000 sets of accoutrements under the July 1864 offer of contracts, etc. This pattern of cap box, with integral latch to the shield-shaped front was introduced in 1862. The latch tab bears a bold inspector’s stamp reading, “M. LUTZ / U.S. / ORD.DEPT./ SUBINSPECTOR,” which Paul Johnson dates to the 1864 call for bids.

This a key piece of Civil War field gear in exceptional condition that would make a great addition to an accoutrement display for any branch of service, or even a specialized collection of cap boxes, which show a wide variety of patterns, construction techniques, maker and inspector marks.   [sr] [ph:L]

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