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In July 2024, an unusual discovery was made on one of Fort McCoy’s training ranges that sparked interest among archaeologists and workers alike.
What was first believed to be a Civil War-era shell unearthed during training was later revealed to be a replica used in reenactments during the 1970s to 1990s.
The artifact was identified as the work of the Paulson Brothers Ordnance Company, based in Clear Lake, Wis. Further inspection confirmed that the artifact was still live, containing black powder, though it hadn’t fully detonated. “Some of the bursting charge went off, but it didn’t blow the shell into fragments,” Howell explained, adding that the markings on the shell, particularly the “10-pounder” inscription, were tell-tale signs of its modern origin. The shell itself, once fully cleaned and prepared, will eventually make its way to be on display at the Fort McCoy History Center, garrison officials said. (U.S. Army Photo by Claudia Neve, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
| Date Taken: | 07.10.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 10.09.2024 16:26 |
| Photo ID: | 8688271 |
| VIRIN: | 240710-A-CV950-1276 |
| Resolution: | 1493x1066 |
| Size: | 234.19 KB |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
| Web Views: | 34 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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