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THB[CIVIL WAR] Captured Confederate Cap Box, Battle of New Berne
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LiveNov 22, 2025
This exclusive catalog presents a select offering from the personal collection of Alejandro "Alex" de Quesada Jr., renowned historian, author, and collector. The catalog features exceptionally rare swords, historically significant belt buckles and military insignia, original Civil War flags, and a wide range of ephemera representing pivotal moments in military history. Fleischer's Auctions info@fleischersauctions.com
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Leather percussion cap box. Hand-inscribed "H.W.J." to flap. Lead finial. Lined with original fleece, lacking pick. Approx. 4 x 1 1/2 x 3 7/16 in.
A period label affixed to the box's reverse reads as follows: "Rebel Cap Box / Newberne N.C. Mar 18th / 1862". The Battle of New Berne, in which Union forces led by Brigadier General Ambrose Burnside overtook Confederate defenses under Brigadier General Lawrence Branch, was fought just 4 days prior. As the vanquished Confederates, approximately 3500 strong, hurriedly withdrew from the city, near all unworn equipment was abandoned, leaving plenty of trophies for the arriving Union soldiers to pocket.
A fine Confederate relic, enhanced by a connection to an important North Carolina battlefield. One original percussion cap remains within the box. There is a separation to the latch tab which has evidence of attempted repairs or reinforcements, else no significant structural wear.
[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Militaria, Accouterment, Equipment, Uniforms]
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