A fragment of a 12Lb case shot and lead balls found on one of the battlefields around Winchester, Virginia fought in 1863. The lead balls were encased in a matrix inside the shell. It is a standard shell for both sides during the Civil War. This size “case shot” was used with the smooth bore brass “Napoleon” field pieces or howitzers.
Winchester was a key strategic position for the Confederate States Army during the war. It was an important operational objective in Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's and Jackson's defense of the Shenandoah Valley in 1861, Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign of 1862, the Gettysburg Campaign of 1863, and the Valley Campaigns of 1864. Including minor cavalry raids and patrols, and occasional reconnaissance by various forces, it is claimed that Winchester changed hands as many as 72 times during the course of the war, and 13 times in one day. Battles raged all along Main Street at different points in the war. Both Union General Sheridan and Stonewall Jackson located their headquarters just one block apart at various times.
The iron fragment has been treated and sealed and measures 3 1/4”.
The stand measures: 3 ¼” square and is included. It is made of ¾” thick hardwood. The displays with round fragments (case shot) or canister balls have small holes drilled to keep them from moving.
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