5 504PIR Cadet Joined Mar 2, 2023 Nov 26, 2025 #1 Looking at this and I recognize that I know just enough to know that I don't know. Opinions on if this cartridge box plate is original or repro? TIA
Looking at this and I recognize that I know just enough to know that I don't know. Opinions on if this cartridge box plate is original or repro? TIA
Cornpone and Molasses First Sergeant Joined Oct 14, 2015 Location NJ Nov 26, 2025 #2 The lead looks awfully fresh to me…so I'll say repro.
UCVRelics Brevet Brigadier General Forum Host Gold Patron Regtl. Quartermaster Shiloh 2020 Asst. Regtl. Quartermaster Antietam 2021 Regtl. Quartermaster Stones River / Franklin 2022 Joined May 7, 2016 Location Alabama Nov 26, 2025 #3 Looks like a repop. What are the loops on the back made out of????
5 504PIR Cadet Joined Mar 2, 2023 Nov 26, 2025 #4 Thanks for the input. I knew to ask here. I only have these to photos of it, but I was leary from the start.
Thanks for the input. I knew to ask here. I only have these to photos of it, but I was leary from the start.
Mint Julep Sergeant Joined Mar 4, 2015 Nov 26, 2025 #5 The pictures aren't the best, but I believe this example maybe a Jarnagin Company reproduction.
5 504PIR Cadet Joined Mar 2, 2023 Nov 26, 2025 #6 The U & S shape/spacing looks like a match. Thank you all for the input.