Original Item: Only One Available. This leather percussion cap box is a fine, complete example of a Federal pattern accoutrement carried by US Infantrymen during the Civil War. The black leather specimen is in very strong condition. Cap box construction exhibits seam stitching that is strong and tight, with stitched ends to the belt loops. The black leather outer flap is supple and exhibits a surface with moderate cracking overall, with flaking of the black finish as is often seen, especially around the top \”hinge\” area and on the securing strap.
The flaps integral closure tab is strong and supple with no tearing at the finial hole. The inner flap is very fine and retains both ears or side covers on the flap. The original interior padding / wool that keeps the caps from falling out when the top is opened is unfortunately almost completely missing, and there is no nipple cone clearing pick present. The backside of this box has two original leather vertical belt loops stitched on with stitch reinforcement at the top. Stitching is tight and strong, though the leather is a bit deteriorated due to age and wear. The interior flap is stamped:
E. GAYLORDCHICOPEEMASS
This indicates manufacture by Emerson Gaylord, a firm located in Chicopee, Massachusetts and was a major contractor to the U.S. for leather gear during the Civil War.
This Federal Civil War percussion cap box is a great complete specimen of a Union soldiers field equipment and comes ready to display in your Civil War collections!