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Shell, Artillery

Object number2021.93.8 a,b

Manufacturer Allegheny Arsenal

Date1861-1865

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumIron

Credit LineTransfer from United States Marine Corps

DescriptionTwelve-pound (12 lb.) Bormann cannon shell bisected into two halves (a-b). Two halves create hollow iron sphere. Each half has threaded circular depression on one side (for fuze) with one small circular depression at center. Inert.DimensionsDiameter (Overall sphere (a-b)): 4.563 in. (11.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 4.375 x 4.563 x 2.25 in. (11.1 x 11.6 x 5.7 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 4.375 x 4.563 x 2.438 in. (11.1 x 11.6 x 6.2 cm)

Related institution United States Marine Corps

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