Cannonball
British
1750 – 1780
An artillery shell was a hollow projectile filled with gunpower.
Cast iron. Dia 11.2 cm
The George C. Neumann Collection,
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 912
Cannon Ball
British1750 – 1780
The broad arrow marking was embossed during the molding process to signify British ownership.
Cast iron. Dia 9 cm
The George C. Neumann Collection,
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 909