SPONGE COVER FOR THE 12 POUNDER NAPOLEON

SPONGE COVER FOR THE 12 POUNDER NAPOLEON

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This is postwar US artillery sponge cover made of canvas with a strap at top for a handle and knotted cord running along the bottom to tie it over the sponge head of an artillery rammer. The canvas is undyed, off-white, in excellent condition with no holes or tears, just minor soiling from storage. It is boldly stenciled in black, “U.S. / 12 PDR. / GUN.”

The 12-Pounder Napoleon was a classic Civil War fieldpiece that remained in service for a number of years after the war. Implements for serving it included the sponge staff and rammer, the sponge being soaked in water from the sponge bucket positioned on the ground near the muzzle of the gun, the idea being to extinguish any sparks or flaming debris left from a previous round before inserting and ramming home the next round with its attached propellant charge. The sponge itself was wool and fastened around a wood cylinder at one end of the staff. The sponge cover was essential in keeping it in good shape for performing an essential safety procedure when the piece was in use.   [sr] [ph:L]

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