Excavated from the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Area
A genuine artifact from the Civil War era, this “Smith’s Patent” brass match safe cover was excavated from the historic Kennesaw Mountain battlefield area — site of one of the major engagements of the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. Clearly marked “SMITH’S PATENT JAN. 17, 1860,” this piece represents a personal item once carried by a soldier in the field, used to protect matches from moisture and damage.
Details:
Era: Civil War period (Patent dated January 17, 1860)
Material: Solid brass
Marking: “SMITH’S PATENT JAN. 17, 1860” — crisp and legible
Condition: Very good for an excavated artifact; brass exhibits natural darkened and spotted patina consistent with long burial and age
Provenance: Recovered from the Kennesaw Mountain battlefield area, Georgia
Note: This listing is for the cover only (no body insert)
Excavated from the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Area
A genuine artifact from the Civil War era, this “Smith’s Patent” brass match safe cover was excavated from the historic Kennesaw Mountain battlefield area — site of one of the major engagements of the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. Clearly marked “SMITH’S PATENT JAN. 17, 1860,” this piece represents a personal item once carried by a soldier in the field, used to protect matches from moisture and damage.
Details:
Era: Civil War period (Patent dated January 17, 1860)
Material: Solid brass
Marking: “SMITH’S PATENT JAN. 17, 1860” — crisp and legible
Condition: Very good for an excavated artifact; brass exhibits natural darkened and spotted patina consistent with long burial and age
Provenance: Recovered from the Kennesaw Mountain battlefield area, Georgia
Note: This listing is for the cover only (no body insert)