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Union James shell Id'd

Union James shell Id'd
Title
Union James shell Id'd
Object name 
Artillery shell
Date 
1850-1862
Medium 
Iron
Dimensions 
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 18.4 x 9.5 cm )
Description 
Iron artillery shell; conical; foliate engraving on body.
Object Number 
X.401
Marks 
engraved: body: "Rebel...../16th 17th of Sept. 1862"
Gallery Label 
This shell is probably a Union-manufactured James shell.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.