Original U.S. American Civil War Federal 8-Inch Columbiad 50lb Cannon Ball with Fuze Russian Artillery still showing a mostly bright

still showing a mostly bright smooth finish

with no parts swapped out during its service life

the unit moved to Nadzab Airfield

but this example still retains both “D” marked shields on the General Service buttons present on the sides

-Frank’s 1932 Issued Silver Star Medal by BB & B Co in Philadelphia with correct brooch

Original U.S. American Civil War Federal 8-Inch Columbiad 50lb Cannon Ball with Fuze Russian Artillery still showing a mostly brightOriginal Item. Only One Available. The columbiad was a large caliber, smoothbore, muzzle loading cannon able to fire heavy projectiles at both high and low trajectories. This feature enabled the columbiad to fire solid shot or shell to long ranges, making it an excellent seacoast defense weapon for its day. Invented by Colonel George Bomford, United States Army, in 1811, columbiads were used in United States seacoast defense from the War of 1812 until