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Here is a Nice Pattern of 1839, Federal Cartridge Box for 69 Caliber Musket ! The box has no provisions for belt loops and measures about 7.25 inches wide by 6 inches tall, and 1.6 inches thick, definitely making it an 1839 Pattern. The outer flap is about 2/3rds separated, but the box still retains its original tins and box plate. The tins are both missing their interior partitions, but the box plate wears an absolutely beautiful patina. One of the buckles is still attached on the bottom, while the other and the end of the leather latch tab, are detached but inside the box. There is a stenciled possible ID on the inside of the outer flap, “J McCluskey” but a quick search of the records shows over 2 dozen possibilities, so it is almost impossible to determine which “J McCluskey” carried this box. Overall, Just a Decent Example of the Pattern of 1839, Federal Cartridge Box for 69 Caliber ! [ K. I. ]

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Here is a Fine Staff Officer’s Cartridge Box & Shoulder Belt ! This is the very fancy pattern used from 1855 to 1885, by some Militia and Staff Officers. The box itself has gold gilded brass in its construction, and the loops are gold gilt covered brass as well. The closure strap is missing, but otherwise the box is in excellent condition, likely once having had a monogram or insignia of some sort on the flap. The belt is made of very thin leather, doubled over on both edges so as to almost be double thickness or strength. These are often seen with some sort of baldric or device on the shoulder belt too, but this one is unadorned. The leather is still fairly supple and there is a minimum of crazing. You can sometimes see this exact pattern of box and sling being worn in period images. A generic but still Fancy & Fine Staff Officer’s Cartridge Box & Shoulder Belt ! [ L.L. ]

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Here is a Wonderful Pre-Civil War, or Civil War Period Folding Doctor’s Bleeder ! It is the pattern with a brass body, and three folding blades inside. Closed, it measures about 3.75 inches longs, while open, it will measure about 7.25 inches long, with three steel blades measuring approximately 3.25 inches long each. Despite some corrosion, each of the cutting blades still appears sharp, and ready to cut, and fold up into a horn protector inside the end of the bleeder. Even by the time of the Civil War, doctors still DID NOT know, that bleeding you caused more harm than good. A Fine Civil War Period Medical Bleeding Tool ! [ L.L. ]

Here is One of a Set of Civil War Period Drs. Saddle Bags that was converted to be a Table or Carry Bag ! It is still in remarkable condition considering the age, showing only one separation where the back inside lining of the case has come loose from the outer thick leather, likely when the cross strap to the other bag was removed. There is a hand-stitched design on the flap of the case, and the leather on both ends has an embossed flower pattern. There are two brass pins on each end that secure an interior vertical brass sleeve, that holds the thin leather covered tin separator. The smaller front portion of the interior appears to be made to hold small vials or bottles, in thin leather partitions, while the slightly larger back section would likely accommodate larger bottles, or a few small surgeons or doctor’s tools. There is still one hole on the closure strap, and the small brass buckle is still intact. The box measures approximately 6.25 inches tall by 6.5 inches wide, and 4 inches front to back. All the stitching appears to be machine done, except where the cross strap was removed and the flap reattached to the box, and possibly the pattern stitched on the flap. Those two areas appear hand done. A Neat Period Conversion from Civil War Period Doctor’s Saddle Bag to Civil War Period Doctors Table Bag !

[L.L.]

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Here is a Fine Civil War Period Cavalryman’s or Officer’s Pistol Cartridge Box ! All the leather is in very good condition, showing only minor crazing, both belt loops are intact, and the closure strap is still intact, though torn on one side of the finial hole. The outer flap is almost seven inches wide by 4.75 inches tall, while the body of the box itself measure about 5.75 inches wide by 3.75 inches tall. . Looks like someone carved the letters “ T-N-R-1” or “I-N-R-1” on the inside of the flap. There are two little stars or asterisks stamped in the front and two in the back of the body of the box, and all the stitching is nice and tight. A Fine Civil War Period Pistol Cartridge Box ! [ L.L.]

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Here is an Excellent Condition Original Civil War Period Cavalry Hat Cord ! Though the tassels are a bit faded, the cord itself still retains its nice yellow color. The tassles are also still tied in their original twine ties, suggesting that this cord was never issued. The entire piece is still limber and can be positioned easily without fear of damage or fraying. Likely from Bannerman’s or one of the other 1800s surplus military dealers. A Fine Civil War Period Cavalry Hat Cord that Display Great ! [ D.K. ]

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Here is a Nicely Preserved U.S. Naval Sword Knot ! It is a pattern that was used from about 1872 to 1902, for Army Officers, and possibly earlier for Navy Officers. This one is in Excellent condition, still showing good color and gold bullion, and no rips, tears, breaks, or fraying, in either the strap or the acorn shaped drop. I have seen one identical to this in the original N. S. Meyer Inc. box, that was just as beautiful, and the Meyer Company started business in 1868, and lasted up until 2000, making U.S. insignia of all kinds. This knot though was only used from about 1872 to 1902. A Beautifully Displaying Sword Knot, sometimes identified as Civil War, but most likely a few years post war.

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