U.S. CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY POLE PAD

U.S. CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY POLE PAD

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Another obscure but key piece of artillery gear- the pad that would be attached to the end of the pole on a limber to prevent the lead horses being injured by it, the pole extending just between the wheel pair of horses pulling it. This is made of heavy brown leather, several layers firmly stuffed, with a hole on one end to form a collar for a bolt to pass through it to hold the pad in place and permit its easy removal. The 1861 Ordnance Manual notes that they should be taken off the pole and stored under cover when the carriage is not in use. This one is unmarked and more round than cylindrical on the end. The leather has good color and just a few scratches or light rubs. This comes from an old, respected collection, much of which was directly acquired from Bannerman’s. See the reprint of their 1927 catalog to get an idea of the range and scale of their offerings. The collector’s note with this identifies it as coming from the limber for a 12-Pdr. Napoleon. We don’t know the basis for this identification. The manuals don’t seem to differentiate. But, it may well have been removed from the limber for a Napoleon in Bannerman’s vast inventory of heavy ordnance. This is a very strong example of a necessary piece of artillery horse equipment.    [sr][ph:L]

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