Original U.S. American Revolution / War of 1812 Era American Cartridge Box with Rosette & Wooden Insert - Brass Securing Knob Retained Category_Lock Assembly The backstrap and side tabs

The backstrap and side tabs bear a lovely foliate design

It has a glossy bright finish with crisp lands and grooves

and there is a 69 on the arbor pin

This original patent describes a breech-loading lever-operated rifle

which would indicate that the owner of the jacket either landed on D-Day with the 4th Division

Original U.S. American Revolution / War of 1812 Era American Cartridge Box with Rosette & Wooden Insert - Brass Securing Knob Retained Category_Lock Assembly The backstrap and side tabsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the standard design for an early American made Militia leather cartridge box. These types were seen in the late Revolutionary War and were used up until the War of 1812 and later. This gorgeous example has somewhat pliable leather for its age, and has aged very well. The stitching of the leather is great and both belt loops are intact, but one of the two is detached at the top. The front of the flap has a