Hello, could you be specific? Thank you.
Hello, could you be specific? Thank you
Hi, you could be correct, I'm trying to do more research. Here are a few more pictures, the last one is a picture of authentic buckles on a CS cartridge box courtesy of Horsesoldier. They seem to be the same. Thank you.
Here is a better picture of the maker/arsenal stamp. There is lettering above and below the CS, but can't make it out. Thanks again!
This is a reproduction, the stitching, leather, pattern and thickness of the material are all off. Not even a very good reproduction and looks like it was made by someone who was trying to get the pattern correct for a short run.
Thank you for your reply.
Thank you, no I didn't. Do you know what the eagle stamp is on the inside of the outer flap? Curious. Also that small anchor stamping on the one strap buckle? Appreciate it. Jonl51
My previous post said all I know for certain.
The stamp looks familiar but I can not place it, I'll ask a friend who sells to the reenactment community and see if he knows. Keep in mind that the South's accouterments came from small harness shops for the most part and very few were stamped CS. When we see anything stamped CS 99.9% it is either fake or a reproduction for reenactment purposes.
Thank you for your help, appreciate it. Perhaps a 1960's era repro with period buckles? It does not appear to be of recent vintage. I know and agree that CS marked objects are often suspicious although I have a CW book showing numerous southern cartridge boxes with Arsenal or maker markings including a CS. I was hoping someone might recognize the "CS maker " stamp and be able to shed more light on what it is. It will be interesting to hear what your friend knows about both the eagle stamp and the buckle. Thanks again. Jonl51
The stamped ink label is the quartermaster symbol. It may be the regimental quartermaster's old logo from their reproduction shop
I knew it looked familiar, that symbol came into existence in 1896 and I bet you are correct that this may be one of the Pakistani boxes that the Regimental Quartermaster (of Gettysburg) had made and subsequently stamped. I'll look at some of my very old receipts from Regimental and see if that was their old logo
Interesting, thank you. So a reproduction shop had a regimental quartermaster? Here is a bit better picture of the stamp after using the various contrast, sharpness, etc features on my cell camera. In reality the stamp is very faded. Also a picture of the bottom inside of the ammo pocket which is why I believe it is not of recent construction. Jonl51
Now I understand. Regimental Quartermaster is the name of the business. I am contacting them about the stamp. Thanks again. Jonl51
Here is a picture of the U.S. Army Quartermaster symbol. Same as on my cartridge box, I believe. Thanks.
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