Civil War
Leather Goods
Cartridge Box. M1855 .58 cal, Black with inside flap and accessory pocket,
belt loops and box sling attachments on back per originals.
Makers mark on inside flap and Ordnance Inspectors stamp on flap. Black japanned
roller buckles on bottom and sling tabs on the back. These can be had without
markings if desired..........................$59.50
Cartridge Box, M1855 .69 cal, Black finished leather with inside flap
and tool pocket.
Similar to the .58 caliber boxes only slightly longer. Marked H.A. Dingee per
the original contract. Black japanned roller buckles on bottom and sling tabs
on the back.
Cartridge Tin inserts included..............................................................$79.95
Uses a black dyed cartidge box sling for 1855 and later use. White buff sling for prior to 1855. Both sold below.
Cartridge Box, M1842 .69 cal, Large size box per 1842 specs for .69 Caliber
Buck and Ball. Black leather with inside flap and tool pouch.
Marked H.A. Dingee on the inside flap. Black japanned roller buckles. Belt loops
and sling attachments on back.
Cartridge Tin inserts included....................$79.50
Uses a black dyed cartidge box sling for 1855 and later use. White buff sling for prior to 1855. Both sold below.
For M1842 Box, you can also
Buff Leather Box Sling- See below
Cavalry Carbine Box, Black bridle leather, hand sewn with white linen
thread. Tab on flap is stitched and riveted. Inner flap and tool pouch. Two
belt loops on the back are riveted and stitched. Marked with makers mark inside
and inspectors mark on the flap. Can be had un-marked if desired. Exact copy
of the original in our collection.........$54.50
(Wood Block is not included)
Enfield Cartridge Box, Per British regulations. Squared box made from
black bridle leather with white linen thread. Tin insert included. Has an inside
flap and tool pocket. Black Japanned roller buckles on the bottom and sling
tabs in the back. Per the original, has only cartridge box sling loops on the
back. Cannot be worn on the belt. White leather tab closure with a brass finial................$54.50
Pistol Cartridge Box, Black leather with white linen thread. Tab sewn
onto flap, brass finial. Two belt loops on the back with a divided inner compartment.
Exact reproduction of the originals in our collection. Marked with ordnance
inspectors stamp on flap, can be had without markings if desired............$43.95
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Cap Box, Exact reproduction of the originals. Shield Front
style (upper leftt) or M1855 Regulation (upper right). Made from black bridle
leather. Hand stitched with a correct finial.
Comes with genuine lambs wool inside per the originals. Does not include a nipple
pick. Each has two belt loops on the back, with a brass finial............................$34.95
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British Pattern Cap Pouch, pattern circa 1856.
This cap pouch was carried on the cartridge box sling at about chest height.
The black versions were issued to rifle regiments. Made from black bridle leather
and sewn with cotton thread. Lambs wool inside the flap to protect the caps.
Nipple Pick not included.
This style as well as similar ones made from white leather can be seen in original
photos of Confederate troops.......$47.50
Cylinder Box, Black leather with white linen thread. Brass finial with
sewn leather tab on the flap. Holds one cylinder from any popular model revolver.
With two belt loops. $29.95
Cartridge Box Sling, Black dyed 9 - 10 oz bridle leather. 72" Regulation
length. 2 1/4" width. For use with any of our Infantry Cartridge Boxes
above. Tapered ends fit through the sling tabs on the back of the box and buckles
on the bottom. The cartridge box sling was a regulation item. Very few cartridge
boxes were worn on the belt with exception of NCO applications.These are American
Made in our shop............................................$29.95
White Buff Slings are also available for use with the 1842 Reg. Cartridge
Box, as well as the Enfield Box both shown above. 2" wide. These are made
from 10-12 oz white leather which has been buffed on both sides for the correct
appearance. When the soldiers needed to "whiten up" their accoutrements
the leather was patted with white talc. These are American Made in our shop..............................................$69.50
Waist Belt, M1855 regulation 1 7/8" wide. Black
dyed 9-10 oz American bridle leather. Not harness leather that rubs the dye
onto your clothing. Specify waist size......................................$
24.95
Belt only. Buckle of your choice can be ordered from our "Buckles"
page
Waist Belt, M1855 regulation 1 7/8" wide
Black dyed 9-10 oz American bridle leather. Not harness leather than rubs the
dye onto your clothing. With Brass keeper installed per regulations. Average
length is 44 inches. Please specify if a longer belt is needed.
Starting at .....$37.95
{{We mark any of the above leather goods
with appropriate US makers' marks if we have them in stock- please inquire}}
Waist Belt, White Buff Leather. 2" Wide.
These are made from 10-12 oz white leather which has been buffed on both sides
for the correct appearance.
When the soldiers needed to "whiten up" their accoutrements the leather was patted with white talc. American Made in our shop................................................$59.50
Georgia Frame Buckle with Belt, Brass buckle which is a close copy of
an original. Black bridle leather, hand sewn with white linen thread. 2 1/4"
wide. Normal belt length up to 40". For larger sizes add 15% and up...........................................$77.95
Fork Tongue Buckle with Belt, Brass buckle which is a close copy of an
original. Black bridle leather, hand sewn with white linen thread. 2 1/4"
wide. Normal belt length up to 40". For larger sizes add 15% and up.........................................$77.95
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Sword Belts
American Made!
If you order the buckle and belt at the same time, we can attach
the buckle for you- $20.00
We will hand stitch the buckle on with 6 cord waxed linen thread in three lines
per the original configuration.
(Labor to sew on buckles is not refundable)
Holes are pre-set in the leather if you would like to attach the buckle yourself.
NCO Belt. Also used officers where a full sword
belt is not applicable. Similar to the Sword Belt above, less the hooks and
hangers. Black bridle leather. No stitching required to affix any two piece
buckle. White linen thread on the standing loop. Brass hook makes this belt
adjustable for many sizes. This belt accepts the two piece NCO or Officers buckle
either CS or US.
For sizes over 40"' waist add 10%....................................................$69.95
We have a New Supplier! American Made!
Brass Snap Swivel. For sword belt. All brass with
a steel spring. Exact copy of originals. Field and officer use.
Not recommended for mounted use.
Two are required for each sword belt. Priced each...............................................
$ 9.95 each
Musket Slings, Leather or Linen, Enfield or Springfield.
Natural leather with a brass hook at the end. Standing loop at the other
end. White linen thread in all stitching. Stamped with the correct makers marks.
Enfield Slings are a little longer than the Springfield slings
Linen Musket Sling, Folded linen with a leather reinforcement strip as per original specimens. Steel wire hook. Leather keeper and standing loop are hand sewn.
Leather Slings for all Muskets.....$32.50
Linen Slings for all Muskets........$32.50
Sling Note: All Enfields- Three Band, Two Band, Musketoon,
etc use the Enfield sling.
All Springfields- 1861, 1842, 1816, use the same sling. Also, Zouave and Mississippi
Rifles use the Springfield Sling.
Cavalry Carbine Sling, Regulation width heavy bridle leather.
Black dyed. Correct style brass buckle and sling tip riveted in place. 72"
long.
This is for carbine models with a slide bar and ring on the side. Not appropriate
for with Henry Rifles.
American made. Steel snap swivel is extra (see below)....$49.95
Steel Snap Swivel, for use with the carbine sling,
above. Snaps onto the carbine to keep it close during the action. Copy of the
original in our collection. $19.95
Leather Canteen Sling, Black or Brown bridle leather.
White linen thread. Hand made in the US by us.
Period style black japanned roller buckle. 72" Long. replaces commonly
found linen canvas or webbing slings on any canteen. 3/4" wide......................$39.95
Cavalry Saber Knot, Leather strap with a braided leather tassel.
Fastens to the grip of the sword so as to not lose the sword during combat.
Black bridle leather............... $34.95
Enfield Frog, for Enfield bayonet. Black buff leather with a black buckle
attachment.
A very nice example made from heavy leather.
Exact copy of the original in our collection, with US inspectors stamp. .....................................................$29.95
Sword Bayonet Frog, For bayonets as used with Zouave rifles and similar.
Black leather like the originals. Lug on the scabbard fastens into a notch on
the frog.
Very good quality, made in our shop in Lebanon, IN .....$39.95
Wallets
Wallet, Period style. Fold over with strap closure. All Leather with two
interior pockets. Hand made in the Midwest, copying an original example measure
7" X 3 1/2" when folded.this is a very nice wallet................................................$49.95
Wallet, Period style. Made similarly to the leather wallet above. Tri
fold with strap closure. Constructed of canvas with a black tarring substance
similar to that used for our tarred haversacks................................$19.95
Wallet, Period style. Bi fold with strap closure. Two inside pockets.
White canvas. Same as our black wallet above. Appears the same way when folded.
This has been a good seller. Nice wallet at an economical price................................$19.95
Spurs, Solid Brass. Uses Spur straps
below. Four styles, priced per pair-
Plain Spurs-$27.50, Eagle Head for Officers- $37.50, Horse Head-
$37.50, Flying Dolphin- $37.50
Spur Straps, per pair. Black Dyed Bridle leather
straps with black japanned roller buckles. White linen thread. 3/4""
wide for our spurs above...............................................$17.95
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Blanket Roll Strap, for above Knapsack 1"
Black leather straps with correct black japanned roller buckles hand sewn with
keeper. Necessary to strap the blanket roll onto your knapsack. Each Knapsack
requires two of these straps
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each....$9.95
NCO Baldric, Regulation sling for the NCO or Musicians
sword. Wide bridle leather dyed black. Comes without eagle baldric plate
(No Good quality plates are available right now). Adjustable length by virtue
of holes behind the plate.
This sling is the reason for the belt loops behind all regulation US Cartridge
Boxes. As an NCO would not be wearing two different slings at the same time,
the appropriate setup would be for him to wear the cartridge box on the waist
belt while wearing the baldric...................................................$74.95
Leather Flag Carrier. Wide leather Belt that goes around the neck. Adjustable
with a roller buckle. Leather Cup at the bottom (approximately waist level)
to hold the end of the flag pole. Black bridle leather with white linen thread................................................$69.95