Original U.S. American Revolutionary War Era Belly Cartridge Box with Detached Patterned Flap - Nailed Construction 81mm Mortar with several rows of wire

with several rows of wire wrap

We do not know if this is a special order from the factory

he was subjected to heavy tank and mortar fire and was painfully wounded

It has however had the stitching rot out in areas

there is no Lee-Metford designator on the butt socket

Original U.S. American Revolutionary War Era Belly Cartridge Box with Detached Patterned Flap - Nailed Construction 81mm Mortar with several rows of wireOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a stunning example of an early American made Militia leather belly box, dating to the Revolutionary War period. The front leather flap of the belly box has remnants of the small leather strap that would attach to the flathead screw at the bottom of the box. The box is of nailed construction with stitching along the edges. The top flap of the belly box is in worn condition but is well preserved considering the