This is a “dug” 12-pounder solid shot cannon ball. Typical of that used by both sides during the Civil War and fired from the older style smoothbore “Napoleon” cannons.

The iron on this cannon ball shows some very light surface pitting, much better condition than usual for iron relics. Uncoated. “MEAD HEQ” in white paint is written on the side. From the Kenney Bream collection.

Items are from the Ken Bream collection that was sold at auction in October 2021. Mr. Bream was a 1970 graduate of Gettysburg High School and life-long relic hunter and collector. His parents managed the Stuckey’s Restaurant that was once located on the north-west corner of the Emmitsburg Road and Wheatfield Road intersection (opposite the Peach Orchard). In the late 1960s through the early 1970s Ken worked on the Eisenhower Farm as a groundskeeper, maintenance man, and general helper for the Eisenhower’s. For many years, he was the Gettysburg Dog Enforcement Officer.  Auction Lot 305.  [jet] [ph:L]

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