Mid‑20th‑century Lincoln National Life Insurance Company promotional souvenir (c. 1940s–1950s), featuring a genuine Civil War Minie ball sealed in acrylic.

This is an old minie ball bullet from the American Civil war and is encased in a perspex or other type of plastic cube. It appears to have been some sort of promotion by the Lincoln Insurance company.“

There are wear marks to the casing, this was probably used as a paperweight or desk trinket.

The encasement measures approx 3 1/4" square by 1" thick or 83mm x 25mm

Please note that the pictures form an integral part of the description.

Price includes UK tracked postage.

Please note: this item is for postage to a  UK address only, non UK buyers should use the eBay Global Shipping Programme where I send the item to their UK depot and they forward it to you.

Happy to allow buyers to collect (LA2 area) larger or bulky items but on a 'cash on collection' only basis. If collecting please do NOT use Paypal. Your rights will be unaffected.

PLEASE NOTE: As all items are sent tracked or signed it is useful to send me a safe place or mobile number, or if you're likely to be out please leave a note for your postie or delivery driver.

POSTAGE & PAYMENT: Payment via Paypal, cheque from a UK only (which I will have to clear) or UK Postal Order.  I do not try to make a profit from postal charges. I will usually post out within 24 hours of receipt/clearing of payment. I pack well and obtain a proof of posting. I keep postage & packaging costs as low as possible.

Please clarify any questions before purchasing the item.

 Please contact me directly in the first instance before leaving adverse feedback or ratings if you are not happy about anything and I will consider appropriate redress if reasonable,we can all make mistakes. I do not end auctions early and will generally post all questions and answers. I treat everyone ethically and fairly and anticipate the same. Please mail me if there's anything you need to know. Good luck