Confederate cap box?

IrishEddie

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Hi,

I recently bought this cap box at an estate sale. It appears to be Confederate and looks very similar to a Baton Rouge Arsenal production in that it has the lead finial and two belt loops once hand stitched to the back. It also has the large, scalloped top flap. Is there any way to confirm which arsenal this box was made at? I think I can see some light markings stamped onto the top flap. However, I cannot make them out. Could you all give me any information on this cap box?

Thanks,
Eddie
 

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It is hard to capture the faint markings with my camera. I can only make out a few letters. They were probably lightly impressed into the leather to begin with. Age and wear to the leather does not help any.
 

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