Cartridge box explained

A cartridge box is a container used to carry cartridges. It was worn on the soldier's right hip, on a belt in front of the soldier's abdomen ("ventral cartridge box", "gargoussier"), or on a shoulder belt.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

See also

• Bandolier
• Gazyr

Notes and References

1. Book: James Kochan. Don Troiani's Soldiers of the American Revolution. July 22, 2013. January 2007. Stackpole Books. 978-0-8117-3323-6. 4.
2. Book: Robert J. Moore, Jr.. Michael Haynes. Lewis & Clark, Tailor Made, Trail Worn: Army Life, Clothing & Weapons of the Corps of Discovery. July 22, 2013. 2003. Farcountry Press. 978-1-56037-238-7. 253.
3. Book: Richard Bruce Winders. Mr. Polk's Army: The American Military Experience in the Mexican War. July 22, 2013. May 1, 2001. Texas A&M University Press. 978-1-58544-162-4. 102.
4. Book: René Chartrand. The Spanish Army in North America 1700-1793. July 22, 2013. November 2011. Osprey Publishing. 978-1-84908-597-7. 42.