Cartridge Box
The regulation infantry cartridge box of the period was made of black bridle
leather and contained inserts to carry the paper cartridges. The cap pouch held the percussion caps necessary for firing
the rifle. The most common way to carry the cartridge box was by means of a leather belt over the
left shoulder which permitted the box to rest on the rear of the soldier's right hip. A somewhat
more convenient method was to attach the cartridge box to a waist belt.