US Army percussion cap pouch

Titles: US Army percussion cap pouch (Supplied title)

Description: United States Army Model 1850 leather percussion cap pouch carried during the Civil War by Josiah Lathrop of the 8th Minnesota Regiment, Company H. The pouch contains one "top hat" type percussion cap and a wool patch for firing a percussion cap firearm. The pouch has two belt loops, and two flaps; the inner flap is stamped "CROSSMAN / MAKER / NEWARK, N.Y.".

Dates

• Approximately 1861 (Creation)
• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)

Creation

• made by: Crossman
• issued by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 8th (1862-1865), Company H
• used by: Lothrop, Josiah
• about: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864)

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 9967.3.A

Notes

• This is an example of a military accoutrement used during the U.S. Civil War.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 3 1/4 inches length
• 3 3/8 inches width
• 1 1/2 inches depth

Subjects

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