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A remnant of a canister shot. This form of ammunition, also referred to as a grape shot, was fired at an angle from a cannon and released a spread of shot towards enemy lines. The raking effect produA remnant of a canister shot. This form of ammunition, also referred …
These are remnants of a canister shot that is believed to be from one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This form of ammunition, also referred to as a grape shot, was fired at an angle from a cannon and relThese are remnants of a canister shot that is believed to be …
This is a wooden ramrod, circa 1812-1814, that was used by the artillery to wedge the ball into the breech of the cannon. 196 cm long and painted black.This is a wooden ramrod, circa 1812-1814, that was used by the …
This bar shot was found at the mouth of the Niagara River and is believed to be British. It is two solid cast iron balls connected by a bar to form a shape of a “dumbbell”. Bar shots were cannon weapThis bar shot was found at the mouth of the Niagara River …
This iron shell hook is a spring or coil-like shape with a short handle. The length of the coil is 8.5 cm and the handle is 12.5 cm. It was used by the artillery to clean the barrels of cannons durinThis iron shell hook is a spring or coil-like shape with a …
This is a brass military button that has a shield motif with three cannons and three cannon balls impressed on the face. There are also some traces of gilt remaining on the shield. It is believed thaThis is a brass military button that has a shield motif with …
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