Excavated Civil War Carved Chess Piece Bullet. To while away the boredom in camp, soldiers would whittle on bullets. Carved from a .58 caliber bullet. Carved bullet was recovered at Shiloh.
🔍 Details
Era
Civil War (1861–1865)
Conflict
American Civil War
Country / Region
United States
Maker / Manufacturer
N/A
Material
Lead
Markings
N/A
Dimensions
7x5x3
Weight
1 pound
Condition
Dug white patina
Recovery
Excavated (dug)
Provenance
Shiloh
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Status
Available
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