Original U.S. Civil War Federal 10 Pounder 2.9 Inch Parrott Rifle Projectile - Excavated at Location of the Battle of Shiloh Japanese Flare Guns and the wing nut and

and the wing nut and bolt are definitely recent manufacture

and the soldiers were in a "fine state of organization"

this example has lost the entire back plate

formerly awarded to all military personnel who participated in battles in a war

An item in condition like this will not last long

Original U.S. Civil War Federal 10 Pounder 2.9 Inch Parrott Rifle Projectile - Excavated at Location of the Battle of Shiloh Japanese Flare Guns and the wing nut andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a deactivated Parrott Rifle projectile, as used by the Union during the Civil War. This example, though excavated, is in really good condition. The projectile itself was found during excavation at the location for the Battle of Shiloh. The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was a major battle in the American Civil War fought on April 67, 1862. The fighting