Remarkable Confederate Cap Box Captured at Gettysburg....

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Remarkable Confederate Cap Box Captured at Gettysburg. A standard U.S. issue cap box marked "Jewell/ Maker/ Hartford" on the inside flap, brass finial, two belt loops (one now missing). The outside flap of the box was decorated by the Confederate soldier who used it by carving a First National Confederate flag on a staff and "CS of A". A period paper label is affixed at the top of the flap. Included with the box is the original 1970s article, in The Journal of the Company of Military Historians, which shows the ink script label clearly reading "Gettysburg". The label has now darkened so that it can only be discerned under black light, however a competent paper restorer could readily revitalize the inscription. Finish shows some crazing and flaking, latch tab torn, but overall sound condition and completely untouched. Graphically striking and unique in our experience, with wonderful provenance.

Provenance: Lee Wallace, Company of Military Historians Journal