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UNION CARTRIDGE BOX

Item #: JR-4

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Fine condition, better than most encountered in today's market. Soft, pliable leather retaining the tins, latch tap, and sling buckles. At one time, the box plate was moved down on the flap, evidenced by two additional slits above the current ones.

James Boyd & Sons of Boston, Massachusetts, was one of the most important manufacturers of U.S. military leather accouterments during the mid-19th century. With the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, Boyd & Sons became one of the Union's principal contractors for leather military equipment. Alongside Emerson Gaylord, Henry Dingee, and John Pittman, the company furnished enormous quantities of regulation-pattern accouterments to both the U.S. Government and individual state governments. Their products were known for high-quality workmanship and were prominently stamped on the inside flap with the distinctive oval maker's mark:

"J. BOYD & SONS / MANUFACTURERS OF ARMY ACCOUTREMENTS / BOSTON."

This bold stamp is among the most recognizable contractor markings found on original Civil War cartridge boxes. In addition to fulfilling federal contracts, Boyd & Sons also manufactured specialized accouterments for state militia organizations. Massachusetts, in particular, purchased large numbers of cartridge boxes and complete infantry equipment from the firm prior to and during the Civil War. Some Massachusetts contract cartridge boxes exhibit slight variations from standard U.S. Ordnance patterns, demonstrating Boyd's willingness to tailor equipment to state specifications. By the end of the Civil War, James Boyd & Sons had established a reputation as one of the premier military leather manufacturers in the United States. Their cartridge boxes, belts, cap pouches, and other accouterments equipped thousands of Union soldiers and remain among the most desirable examples of Civil War leather equipment.

Shipping Weight: 6 lbs

Your Price $475.00 USD

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