L466. Model 1864 U S regulation .58 caliber cartridge box in outstanding condition, the leather is strong and pliable with only minimal crazing, has a good inspector's mark on the outer flap, the inner flap has a Wilkinson maker's mark but it is faint, the Model 1864 box replaced the brass US box plate with one embossed into the leather, this one is very strong and really stands out, belt loops, closure tab, buckles, and original tins are all present, all stitching is intact, a great example
L465. "baby" U S waist belt plate on the original regulation white buff leather belt, the plate is in good shape, the belt is in great condition, strong and pliable with only some very slight staining, the inside is stenciled with two sets of initials, J J P and J.R.A., the belt is 34" long x 1.5" wide, rare to find these on the original belts, especially in this fine of condition
L464. carbine cartridge box in outstanding condition, the leather is strong and pliable with minimal crazing, all stitching is intact, roller buckles, closure tab, and belt loops all present and in great shape, it also retains the wood insert with 20 holes, these are usually missing, the inner flap has a Dingee New York maker's mark but it is faint, overall a great carbine box, much nicer than most I see
L453. square eagle panel plate on it's original belt, the plate is like plate 154 in "American Military Belt Plates", circa 1818 - 1835, the plate is in excellent condition with great detail and a mellow brass patina, this buckle is rare, but the original belts are virtually never seen, it is a wide belt and measures 2.5" wide x 34.5" long, it is strong and pliable, has one small piece missing, hs a unique adjuster that is sewn onto the inside of the belt, super rare find that will stand tall in any collection
L452. Model 1851 dragoon saber belt, brown buff leather belt is in very good condition, both drops with snaps are present, the short drop was cut and repaired where it attaches to the upper ring, the belt plate shows good wear, is the NCO or enlisted man's model with the early, one piece applied silver wreath, the buckle is bench marked 322 and the keeper is marked 455 but they fit perfectly and the patinas match, nice rig
L451. percussion cap box in good condition, the leather is strong and pliable with slight crazing, all stitching is intact, the lambs wool has been removed, has 16 pistol caps inside
L450. Model 1851 sword belt rig in good condition, the plate has great detail, it is an officer's model with the cast wreath, an 1863 style with the wide hook, the leather is strong and pliable with minimal crazing, unfortunately both drops are in two but would be an easy repair, displays great
L448. Model 1851 sword belt plate on belt, the plate is in good shape, it is an enlisted man's or NCO's style with the early style one piece applied silver wreath, shows wear but still has strong detail, doesn't look like it has been cleaned since the war and has light dirt in the recesses giving it a tan appearance, the reverse has the long, narrow tongue and is bench marked 215, it fits the keeper well, but I believe they are a marriage, the belt is strong and pliable with slight crazing, the brass adjuster was lost and the belt is sewn together at that point, the drops are MIA, nice rig that no doubt saw a lot of use but still displays well
L417. pistol cartridge box in great condition, the leather is strong and pliable with very little crazing and virtually no finish loss, the stitching is tight, belt loops and closure tab are also in great shape, it has either a maker's mark or inspector's mark in the inside of the flap that I can't quite make out, great box that stands tall on it's on, or will look great with your revolver