Civil War Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of July, 1864 Type II for .58 cal Nece and Laidley.

rtridge box is “Pattern July 1864”, Type II, “US” is embossed on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps.  The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the earlier ornamental brass box plate, replacing it with an oval “US” embossed on the flap.   Type II pattern has  inside flap covering the implements, plus second flap covering the tins, this flap having been re-instated with Type II following elimination in the Type I design.  This was the last cartridge box for the rifled musket, weapon development was moving to breech loaders of smaller caliber.  Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.  Latch tab is sewn and riveted, brass finial is pear shaped with a point.  Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted.   Manufacturer mark on inside flap “R NECE”, and inspector mark “A D LAIDLEY/  SUB INSPECTOR / ORD. DEPT”,  (Johnson pg. 251).  Reuben Nece, Philadelphia Pennsylvania received a contract to supply 33,000 cartridge boxes in from 1863 to 1865, (Bazelon).  Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball). $475.00