Five Civil War Artillery Projectiles

Description:

Five Civil War Artillery Projectiles, c. 1861-65, a 10-pound Parrot shell with white-painted "ANTIETAM" near the top, an 8-in. mortar shell, a top of an exploded shell, a Hotchkiss shell with "VICKS-/BURG" painted in white, and a 3-in. Dyer shell.
Estimate $800-1,200

All in relic condition.


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