This fired round is a CS 3" Virginia pattern bourreleted Read common shell with remains of the CS wood adapter fuse plug. Remains of the paper time fuse is still visible. Shell is inert drilled through the side. This projectile was found between the Taneytown Road and Baltimore Pike. Fired during Pickett's Charge on July 3rd, one of the "overshoots" that fell far behind the Union lines. Center of the base knob of the shell exhibits its lathe dimple. The copper sabot intact shows the "lands and grooves." This projectile never cleaned, has light surface rust with minor areas of pitting and minor chipping along the fuse hole. Identified in John Geiselman's museum collection by his museum listing.

This spent artillery specimen is a Confederate 3", flat-tip Archer Bolt recovered by Mr. Lester Whorly on the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg shortly after the battle. The heavy artillery round is in wonderful condition but it is missing its lead band sabot, normally the case on all such fired specimens. Made for the CS 3" Ordnance Rifle, this shell measures 5¾" long, has a 2.94" diameter and weighs almost 8 pounds. Never cleaned, this heavy projectile exhibits a pleasing, mottled dark brown patina with just a hint of light surface dirt to the exterior. This C.S. flat-tipped, Archer bolt specimen was found in Gettysburg at the Trostle Farm and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Local resident Norbert Ollier found this original, Confederate, 12-pound, spherical caseshot, lead side-loader shell in the fields of the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the battle. The projectile is in very fine condition, complete with its variant brass time fuse adapter and lead plug, all intact. Fully set into the iron shell body is the fuse plug with its 1¼" diameter head flange that exhibits two spanner holes. A close look into the plug reveals a small remnant of the original, cylindrical powder fuse insert. Directly inline with the fuse opening on the spherical side-loader is another opening, 1" in diameter made to take a threaded lead plug which is still tightly screwed into the shell. Small round canister balls (caseshot) were poured into the sideloader shell cavity until filled and then plugged with a threaded plug. Never cleaned, the specimen has a hard surface and wears a light film of rust as well as a wonderful brown patina overall. This 12-pound spherical shell, recovered from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, is identified by John Geiselman's collection by his museum listings.

Here is a fine Confederate 6-pound 3.67" spherical solid shot recovered from the John Rose Farm sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. This solid round shot, fired by the Confederate batteries of Latham and Garden, measures 3.58" in diameter and weighs approximately 5½ pounds. Clearly visible on the body are a number of small casting flaws and impact marks. Affixed to the surface of the projectile is a small paper tag with handwritten letters "MYFX" on it. This solid shot specimen, with its hard smooth surface, has acquired a pleasing, chocolate brown patina overall. Piece is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a wonderful, Confederate, 6-pound, 3.67" spherical solid shot recovered from the John Rose Farm on the battlefield within days of the Battle of Gettysburg. Once part of the Plank Collection, this solid round shot, fired by the Confederate batteries of Latham and Garden, measures 3.58" in diameter and weighs approximately 5½ pounds. Specimen has a number of small casting depressions overall. The solid shot specimen, with its hard smooth surface, has acquired a pleasing, chocolate brown patina overall. This fine artillery round is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a nice U.S. 3-Inch Schenkl Case-shot Shell with a combination fuse. It was recovered in relic condition in the Culp's Hill area. Moderately pitted, it measures 9 inches long and approximately 3 inches in diameter. It weighs 8 pounds and case shot embedded in the matrix are visible through the top fuse hole. The fuse is a zinc Shenkl combination fuse and was set for 1-½ seconds. It is separable from the shell, has a missing cap, and is split along the lower section's spiraling holes. This example is interesting to study the fuse's workings. This shell is has a dark patina and has a light clear protective coating. It was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice addition to an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection .

This federal intact Schenkl percussion shell in relic condition appears to have been picked up years after the battle. The projectile meas. 9" long with a diameter of 2.94" and weighs 8 lbs. This projectile has the distinct seven-raised vertical ribs on the conical tail. The Schenkl percussion fuse is missing. Exhibits a nice dark olive patina with some areas of light pitting. Identified in John Geiselman's museum collection by his modern contemporary inscribed labels.

This original, Federal 3" Schenkl percussion shell was recovered from the Vaughn Farm near South Cavalry Field sometime after the battle. The three-inch diameter Schenkl, in very good relic condition, was the type of shell used more than any other Schenkl pattern shell in the Civil War. Specimen retains its original, zinc time-fuse adapter but its paper-mache sabot is missing. Fuse adapter, which is tightly screwed into the shell nose, has its anvil cap set in the firing position. Stamped on the flange of the adapter are the block letters "J.P. SCHENKL / PAT. OCT 16, 1861". The projectile measures 9" long, has a diameter of 2.94" and weighs 8 pounds. Artifact has seven raised vertical ribs on the conical tail. Entire iron shell exhibits light rusting with a moderate pockmarked surface. Professionally cleaned and deactivated, this artillery projectile exhibits a nice, mottled brown patina overall. The U.S. 3" Schenkl shell, recovered from the Vaughn Farm at South Cavalry field, is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

Here is a nice Federal 3" Type II Hotchkiss percussion shell produced by the U.S. Ordnance Department and used during the Civil War. Once part of the Mitchell Collection, this specimen is missing its brass fuse adapter, lead sabot and iron base cup. Found on the Gettysburg battlefield shortly after the fighting, this conical-shaped, iron projectile measures 5½" long and 2¾" wide. Three deep flame grooves, each ½" wide and 2 1/8" long cut vertically through the upper shell body. Exterior of this cylindrical shell bears a smooth surface that has acquired a pleasing, chocolate brown patina. Shell exhibits a thin film of surface dirt. This Hotchkiss shell, once part of the Mitchell collection, is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

This original untouched spherical 12-pound shot found within a few weeks of the battle has a nice dark patina with very little surface grime. The most common spherical civil war projectile used, when shot would ricochet from one target to another causing extensive damage. Scene of heavy fighting on July 2nd, the Rose Farm destruction was well photographed by noted civil war photographer Alexander Gardner just a few days after the fighting stopped. Here is a wonderful representative projectile from the fierce fighting on the southern part of the battlefield. Identified by John Geiselman's contemporary inscribed labels.

Here, in outstanding condition, is an original, 12-pound spherical solid-shot that was recovered from the Devil's Den area in Gettysburg within days of the battle. Once part of the David Plank Collection, the 4.52" diameter specimen, with its smooth and hard surface, exhibits a wonderful dark, chocolate brown patina overall. This type of spherical artillery round was the most common Civil War projectile. This fine specimen even has a number of impact marks (gouges) exhibited over the body exterior as a result of its path of travel. No mold seam visible. Never cleaned. This 12-pound spherical solid-shot, recovered from Devil's Den at Gettysburg, is identified by John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is an outstanding U.S. 4.52-inch solid spherical shot. Shot rounds such as this were usually fired to ricochet from one target to another causing extensive damage. John Geiselman obtained this relic from the David Plank Collection of Gettysburg Civil War items; it was found in relic condition on Little Round Top. It has an attractive gray/gold/tan patina and has never been cleaned. It weighs 12 pounds, is unfused, and was meant to be fired from a 12-pounder smooth bore gun. There is an indistinct mold seam and a few small impact gashes. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make an excellent display item for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection. It comes with a small (3-½ inch square) stained wooden base (with an old paper price tag of $5.00) from John Geiselman.

Here is a very nice fired U.S. 4.52-inch common shell with a Bormann time fuse. Moderately pitted, it weighs 10-½ pounds, is fused, and was meant to be fired from a 12-pounder smooth bore gun. The shell has a nice gray-green patina and has not been cleaned. It has, however, been deactivated; it has a ¼ inch hole drilled into the bottom opposite the Bormann fuse. The Bormann time fuse has a double wrench slot, is set for 2-½ seconds, and still has some threads, numbers, and detents visible. The shell and the fuse have some minor dents and hits from being fired. The Bormann fuse has some minor damage from being fired at the 4 seconds setting. None of these detract from the shell's attractive appearance. After 1862, almost every Federal 12-pounder smoothbore shell fired had a Bormann fuse in it, making this the most common explosive shell of the War. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make an excellent display item for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection.

The fragment rests on a small wooden base that has "First Days Fight" painted on the side. Danner owned and operated the first museum in Gettysburg displaying and selling relics from the battlefield on Baltimore St. circa 1866 until his death in the early 1890's. Several published photographs taken inside his museum show artillery projectiles resting on these wooden bases. The base meas. 2.75" x 2.75" x .75" high. A rare fragment, seldom do you see a spherical shot split in half. Along one side of the fragment is a large "impact" mark where the projectile struck a hard object. The fragment has light surface grime having never been cleaned. Identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This item is an attractive sabot fragment of an exploded C.S. 3-Inch Dyer Type II Shell. Moderately pitted with some dirt still adhering, this fragment is the bottom section of the shell's white-metal sabot. The U.S. version of this sabot has a solder cup; the Confederates made replacement sabots from scrap metal such as this white-metal. This sabot measures approximately 3 inches in diameter by 1-½ inches high; the bottom is cupped, has four flame grooves, and the top of the sabot is torn off exposing the shell's cross-section. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Barlow's Knoll and has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection.

This shell shard came from an exploded, 3" Read percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the short, iron fragment measures 3¼" long by 2" wide. Exterior of this fragment displays a small horizontal section of the bourrelete. Specimen retains a moderate coat of dark, flaking surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell shard came from an exploded, 3" Read percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the short, iron fragment measures 3¼" long by 2" wide. Exterior of this fragment displays a small horizontal section of the bourrelete. Specimen retains a moderate coat of dark, flaking surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a small iron fragment from the nose section of a fired U.S. 2.9" ten-pound Parrott shell from the Gettysburg battlefield. This 2¾" long shard of iron was found on the Codori farm fields sometime after the war. Exterior of the cylindrical-shaped frag exhibits a light to moderate coating of rust along with some surface dirt. Interior surface displays the threaded area for the time fuse adapter. Fragment surface exhibits a dark patina that is moderately pitted. This item identified on John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Schenkl percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the iron fragment measures 3¼" long by 2" wide across. Fragment displays a portion of the interior cavity. Specimen retains a coating of dark surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Schenkl percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the long, iron fragment measures 5" long by 1½" wide across. Fragment exterior displays portions of two raised ribs and a small section of the base collar. Specimen retains a coating of dark surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from an exploded, US 3" Schenkl percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the iron fragment measures 3 1/8" long by 2¼" wide. A small section of the base collar is visible on the frag exterior. Specimen retains a coating of dark surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In good relic condition, the fragment measures 3" long and displays a portion of the interior cavity. Specimen retains a light coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In good relic condition, the crescent shaped fragment measures 2½" across. Frag displays a portion of the interior cavity. Specimen retains a coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In good relic condition, the base fragment measures 3" long x 2" wide and displays a portion of the interior cavity. Specimen retains a coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In good relic condition, the fragment measures 3" long and displays a deep interior cavity and a portion of the exterior flame groove. Specimen retains a light coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In good relic condition, the base fragment measures 3" long x 2" wide. Frag displays a portion of the interior cavity. Specimen retains a coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In good relic condition, the base fragment measures 2" in diameter and 2¼" at its highest point. Fragment also displays a portion of the interior cavity. Specimen retains a coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In good relic condition, the base fragment measures 2" in diameter and displays a portion of the interior cavity. Specimen retains a coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In good relic condition, the base fragment measures 3" long x 2" wide. Fragment displays a portion of the interior cavity as well as one of the exterior flame grooves. Specimen retains a coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In good relic condition, the tapered fragment measures 3" long to 1" wide and displays a portion of the interior cavity. Specimen retains a moderate coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

A section of the lead sabot from a Hotchkiss shell. The sabot has almost complete twisted inside out from being fired. A very small section of the shell is attached. In relic condition, having never been cleaned. Lands and grooves from the gun's rifling are visible. Identified in John Geiselman's museum collection by his contempoary inscribed labels.

This small fragment of iron is from an U.S. / C.S. 3-inch artillery shell recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. Moderately pitted with some surface rust and residual dirt, it measures approximately 2 inches long by 2-¼ inches wide and ½ inches thick and has not been cleaned. This remnant is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This small fragment of iron is from an U.S. / C.S. 3-inch artillery shell recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. Moderately pitted with some surface rust and residual dirt, it measures approximately 2-½ inches long by 1-½ inches wide and almost ¾ inches thick and has not been cleaned. This remnant is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This small fragment of iron is from an U.S. / C.S. 3-inch artillery shell recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. Moderately pitted with some surface rust and residual dirt, it measures approximately 2 inches long by 2-¼ inches wide and ½ inches thick and has not been cleaned. This remnant is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

Recovered from the Codori Farm, scene of heavy fighting at the High Water Mark during the Battle of Gettysburg is this shell fragment from an exploded, CS 12-pound spherical percussion artillery shell. In relic condition, the crescent-shaped, iron shell fragment measures 2¾" long by 2" across. This iron shard retains a light coat of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This heavy, crescent-shaped fragment of iron is from Federal 4.52" twelve-pound spherical shell recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. The iron shell fragment measures approximately 3¼" long x 2½" wide. Never cleaned, both the exterior and interior portions of this piece exhibit moderate rusting and surface dirt. The remnant of this 12-pound spherical shell came from the Codori Farm at Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own contemporary inscribed labels.

This small, crescent-shaped fragment of iron is from a Federal 4.52" twelve-pound spherical shell recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. The iron shell fragment measures approximately 3" long x 1" wide and displays a portion of the time fuse threaded opening. Never cleaned, both the exterior and interior portions of this piece exhibit moderate rusting and surface dirt. The remnant of this 12-pound spherical shell came from the Codori Farm at Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from an exploded, 3" percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the narrow, iron fragment measures 3½" long by 2½" wide. The nose section cavity displays a small section of the threaded opening for the time fuse adapter. Specimen retains a moderate coat of dark, flaking surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment is the nose section from an exploded, US 3" Schenkl percussion artillery round that was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the iron fragment measures 2½" long by 2" wide. Portion of the threaded opening for the time fuse adapter is visible on the inside cavity. Specimen retains a coating of dark surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from an exploded, 3" percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the short, iron fragment measures 2¾" long by 2" wide. The nose cavity displays a small section of the threaded opening for the time fuse adapter. Specimen retains a moderate coat of dark, flaking surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US / CS 3" artillery shell that was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the small iron shard measures 3" long by 2" across. Fragment specimen retains a moderate coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US / CS 3" artillery shell that was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the small iron shard measures 2¾" long by 1½" across. Fragment specimen retains a coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from an exploded, US 3" Schenkl percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the iron fragment measures 3 1/8" long by 1" wide. A small section of the base collar is visible on the fragment's exterior. Specimen retains a coating of surface dark rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from an exploded, US 3" Schenkl percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In relic condition, the narrow, iron fragment measures 3 1/8" long by 1¼" wide. The nose section cavity displays a small section of the threaded opening for the time fuse adapter. Specimen retains a moderate coat of dark surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

A nice example of an exploded U.S. 3" Hotchkiss shell. Referred to as the "cup base," this type II fragment meas. 3" in diameter and 2.25" high. It was found in relic condition on Culp's Hill many years after the battle. Having never been cleaned, fragment has light surface grime. Identified by John Geiselman's modern contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a fine example of an exploded US 3" Hotchkiss percussion shell as recovered from the Little Round Top area on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In nice relic condition, this specimen includes the iron base cup intact with the original lead sabot tightly secured and a small portion of the base from the conical shell. Projectile measures almost 3" in diameter and stands 4"high. The lead sabot exhibits clear and sharp rifling grooves shaped from the 3" Ordnance Rifle that fired it. Never cleaned, the exterior of this base exhibits light to moderate rust pitting and has a thin coat of surface dirt. This remnant of a Hotchkiss shell from Little Round Top in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is an interesting, original fragment of a U.S. 2.9 Inch Parrott shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Devil's Den. Moderately pitted with some light rust, this piece is from the bottom section of a Parrott shell and measures approximately 3 inches high by 3 inches wide. The wrought iron sabot ring, although deformed, is still attached and the pre-rifling is evident. The shell's cross section (½ inch)is plainly visible. It has never been cleaned and has taken on a nice orange and gray patina. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Gettysburg, or Civil War collection.

This shell fragment came from an exploded, CS 6-pound spherical percussion artillery shell and was recovered from the Peach Orchard in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. Fired by the batteries of Capt. Latham and Garden. In relic condition, the crescent-shaped, iron shell fragment measures 3" long by 2¾" across. Fragment retains a light coat of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from an exploded, CS 6-pound spherical percussion artillery shell and was recovered from the Peach Orchard in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. Fired by the batteries of Capt. Latham and Garden. In relic condition, the crescent-shaped, iron shell fragment measures 2¾" long by 2" across. Fragment specimen retains a light coat of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a shell fragment came from an exploded C.S. 6-pound spherical percussion artillery shell that was recovered from the Peach Orchard battleground in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. Fired by the batteries of Capt. Latham and Garden. In relic condition, the crescent-shaped, iron shell fragment measures 2½" long by 2½" across. Fragment specimen retains a moderate coating of flaking surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from an exploded, CS 6-pound spherical percussion artillery shell and was recovered from the Peach Orchard battleground in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. Fired by the batteries of Capt. Latham and Garden. In relic condition, the crescent-shaped, iron shell fragment measures 3¼" long by 3" across. Fragment specimen retains a light coat of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, CS 6-pound spherical percussion artillery shell and was recovered from the Peach Orchard battleground in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. Fired by the batteries of Capt. Latham and Garden. In relic condition, the crescent-shaped, iron shell fragment me