Original U.S. Civil War Confederate 12 Pdr 4.52” Case Shot Cutaway Cannonball U.S. Marines USMC All operations ceased by 30

All operations ceased by 30 April 1945

and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Hachi Nen (18th year of reign - 1943) 4th month (April)

Markings are clear and easy to see

The development of the weapon was lengthy as it involved the establishment of an adequate industrial structure to support it

Original U.S. Civil War Confederate 12 Pdr 4.52” Case Shot Cutaway Cannonball U.S. Marines USMC All operations ceased by 30Original Item: Only One Available. Very well done cutaway display made from a Confederate cannonball. This is a 4. 52 Shell used with the twelve pound Napoleon Artillery Piece. The shell, originally fitted with a fuse which is not present, and still filled with the original shot! This item was excavated, so the iron surface is pitted from being underground for well over a century. This shell is a rare find and will be an excellent display piece or