Confederate · Selma

CS Selma 24 pdr Bolt (p. 145)

For some reason the copper "clover leaf" sabot in this caliber was generally damaged in firing, part or all of the bottom disc was torn off.  Half of the sabot of this specimen is missing.  This specimen was recovered from the Port Hudson, Louisiana battlefield.
CS Selma 24 pdr Bolt (p. 145)
© Jack W. Melton Jr.