Original U.S. Civil War Federal Bormann Fused 12lb Inert Cannon Ball Dug at the Site of the Siege of Knoxville MG 08-15 Maxim EXTREMELY INTERESTING AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT

EXTREMELY INTERESTING AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT

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towards Tamaai with orders to make and garrison two zaribas

730 units being purchased and issued to the troops

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Bormann Fused 12lb Inert Cannon Ball Dug at the Site of the Siege of Knoxville MG 08-15 Maxim EXTREMELY INTERESTING AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANTOriginal 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