Relic came from a local collection. It was recovered from Devil’s Den on the Gettysburg Battlefield. The only battery reporting at Gettysburg that had a 6- pound cannon was Latham’s North Carolina Battery.

Latham’s North Carolina Artillery, also known as the Branch Artillery, consisted of three Napoleon 12-pounders, one 12-pound howitzer and one 6-pound bronze gun.  At Gettysburg the battery supported the right of Longstreet’s line in its attack of July 2, 1863. The battery engaged in a duel with Smith’s 4th New York Artillery which was located on the Union line above Devil’s Den. During the duel two of Latham’s guns, the howitzer and the 6-pounder, were disabled.

Item is mounted on a wood block with beveled edges. It shows surface rust and pitting.   [sl]

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