Original Civil War Confederate 3-inch Wrought Iron Ordnance Rifle Read Shell - Excavated in Spotsylvania County Virgina Bayonets a breast decoration worn on

a breast decoration worn on a trifold ribbon

Retaining the trapped "swivel ramrod" system

Blade length is approximately 26 1/4 inches and overall length 37 1/2 inches

but the connecting strap has the Mills "Cartridge" trademark logo

It is also marked on the barrel rib: LONDON FINE TWIST

Original Civil War Confederate 3-inch Wrought Iron Ordnance Rifle Read Shell - Excavated in Spotsylvania County Virgina Bayonets a breast decoration worn onOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Item: One of a kind. This excavated Confederate 3 inch Read shell is in wonderful condition and still retains its sabot and fuze. This fine Confederate shell has been disarmed, has no repairs, and is ready for display. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection. Approximate weight is 7. 1 lbs and the length is 7 1 4 inches. The side of this projectile is