Original U.S. Civil War Confederate States Bormann "Replacement" Fused Iron Side Loader 12lb Cannon Ball with Worn Provenance Tag Russian Field Gear 2nd model M1891 TS Carbine

2nd model M1891 TS Carbine (Moschetto per Truppe Speciali)

The trousers are finely tailored with lovely polished steel buttons that read HAWKES & CO LTD - 1 SAVILLE ROW

The scabbard is heavily oxidized but matches the set well

Naval bases and airfields are indicated by different symbols

There are no large dents or nicks consistent with battle

Original U.S. Civil War Confederate States Bormann "Replacement" Fused Iron Side Loader 12lb Cannon Ball with Worn Provenance Tag Russian Field Gear 2nd model M1891 TS CarbineOriginal Item: One of a kind. This smoothbore projectile has a Bormann replacement fuze plug and an iron side loader plug. The Confederates discontinued the use of the Bormann fuze by 1863 and replaced it with an oversized copper fuze plug which screwed into the existing underplug threads. In an attempt to conserve lead, iron was used in the manufacture of the side loading plug. The Bormann replacement fuze plug is also found in a 6 pounder (3. 67