Original U.S. Civil War Federal Bormann Fused 12lb Inert Cannon Ball Dug at the Site of the Siege of Knoxville Spade Grip Assembly Some of the American forces

Some of the American forces were hindered by their equipment

only achieved through decades of careful cleaning the original oiled finish

The Ribbon is unfortunately missing

Only traces of the original markings on the top of the barrel can be seen

We would consider this an "all matching" example

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Bormann Fused 12lb Inert Cannon Ball Dug at the Site of the Siege of Knoxville Spade Grip Assembly Some of the American forcesOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very nice Federal 12lb cannon ball with a 5 1 4 second Bormann fuze. This example was dug up at the site of the Battle of Knoxville several decades ago. The ball measures approximately 4. 5 inches in diameter with a 14 inch circumference. Some of the markings on the zinc fuze body are legible. Overall condition is very good with fantastic eye appeal. Not Available for Export. The Bormann fuze is named after its