Original U.S. Civil War Union Army Intact 3” Schenkl Artillery Shell With Combination Fuse - Inert Stencils of all the 273 planes

of all the 273 planes that departed Tinian for the attack on Yawata City

Dual wool loops are sewn to each shoulder

The steel is bright and the bayonet has a 16" blade

since it would be worn over Battle Dress

This is a very nice example belt

Original U.S. Civil War Union Army Intact 3” Schenkl Artillery Shell With Combination Fuse - Inert Stencils of all the 273 planesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a battlefield dug Civil War Federal Artillery Shell, as used by the Union Army. These projectiles were manufactured in the Federal arsenals, following the design of John P. Schenkl. The sabot system consisted of a "forcing cone" paper sleeve, which was intended to expand into the rifling, then flutter away after firing. It would appear that this projectile was fired, hit its mark and did