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Item Code: M18713
Iron caltrop with six spikes that has been plated with a white metal meas. approx. 2 ¼" round. A bit larger than the standard 1 ½". The caltrop was a device used against the cavalry and mounted men by the infantry. They were tossed in handfuls to break up a cavalry charge causing a horse injury upon stepping up the pointed parts.
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William H. Dunn of Ganges, Michigan served in both the 5th and 10th Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. He enlisted on Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. "I" 5th Michigan Cavalry. At Gettysburg Dunn, a trooper in the famous charge lead by Custer, gallantly… (1268-779). Learn More »