Original U.S. Civl War Federal 8-inch Model 1841 Siege Mortar Shell Japanese Holsters At the expiration of its

At the expiration of its term of service the men entitled thereto were discharged and the battery retained in service

A period of defensive patrols and training followed

The fold down side panels are connected by a button when worn and by a button with stitched twine when worn above the head

then-Major Robert Strayer

The suspenders originally had simple wire buckles on each strap

Original U.S. Civl War Federal 8-inch Model 1841 Siege Mortar Shell Japanese Holsters At the expiration of itsOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fantastic Federal civil war 8 inch mortar shell with ears or tongs and thinner with a large fuze hole fuze hole to accommodate the long burning wood mortar fuze. DIAMETER: 7. 8 inches GUN: 8 inch Mortar WEIGHT: About 48 pounds CONSTRUCTION: Shell FUZING: Wooden Mortar Fuze Missing Three primary types of mortars were used during the war: siege & garrison While guns were intended to batter down the walls of a