Grapeshot from a 24 Pounder "Stand of Grape" for a 24 Pounder Gun Recovered in Warren County, Ms.
Item #: AA3487
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This is a single iron ball from a "Stand of Grape" excavated in Warren County, Mississippi near the site of the Battle of Chichasaw Bayou, also known as the Battle of Walnut Hills that occurred on 26-29 December, 1862. The iron ball has a diameter of 2.60". Based on this diameter it would have been fired from a 24 pounder smoothbore cannon. The "Stand of Grape" was an anti personnel round used against advancing Infantry in the open. This size round would have consisted of nine iron balls in three layers, divided by two rings and enclosed by two end caps. The entire round was held together by a bolt running down the center of the projectile. When fired, the bolt would break, sending the nine iron balls, along with the two rings, two end caps and pieces of the center bolt into the intended target. There is no visible casting line, suggesting these are from a Union manufacture. It must have been recovered early on as there is very little degradation. The Battle of Chickasaw Bayou was the first engagement of the Vicksburg Campaign fought between forces commanded by Major General William T Sherman for the Union and Lieutenant General John C Pemberton for the Confederacy. The battle was a Confederate victory, inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking Union forces. Total casualties for the Union troops were 208 killed, 1005 wounded and 563 missing while the Confederates suffered a total of 57 killed, 120 wounded and 10 missing. This single iron grape shot displays great, and will enhance any dug collection.
Shipping Weight:
2 lbs
Item # AA3487
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