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CIVIL WAR PATTERN CAP POUCH – MAKER MARKED AND
SOLDIER ID’D: A Civil War Cap Pouch
manufactured by W. Kinsey and Co of Newark, New Jersey
and so stamped with a legible cartouche on the inner
flap. The soldier who carried this pouch identified it
by inking his initials “RT” on the inside surface of the
outer flap. This pouch is in full form with the
original integral tab intact and not torn, the inner
flap, both belt loops present and intact, and the
leather still very supple and pliable. All of the seams
are intact, however the left “ear” of the inner flap is
missing and may have been removed by the soldier in
order to gain quicker access to the contents of the
pouch, as it appears the stitching holding the “ear” was
cut rather than worn through age. The outer cover shows
some crazing and flaking, but the inner flap and body
have a smooth shiny surface. The belt loops show some
wear, but are still firmly attached and supple.
Overall this is a decent Civil War Cap Pouch that has
evidence of issue and use as opposed to those that were
never issued and eventually sold as surplus after the
war. (041005) $165
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