Brass Spur Rowell In Excellent Dug Condition Excavated Both shields are consistent with

Both shields are consistent with know CW era saddle shields except for the numeric stampings

On the base of the hull I see no firing pin marks

I guess & about 1/2 inch tall

Mold seams can be seen on both sides & one mold seam goes directly thru the center of the side cast mark

As you can see this bullet still has the wooden plug inside its cavity

Brass Spur Rowell In Excellent Dug Condition Excavated Both shields are consistent withFor your consideration one brass spur rowell in excellent dug condition. The patina is a very smooth plum brown colour. Please notice the hole thru the center of the rowell. Dug from the Lick Creek Valley of NE Tenn from a camp of the 13th Tenn Vol Calvary Reg USA.. these are the troops who shot & killed CS General John H Morgan. Dug back in 1988.