British
1750 – 1780
An artillery shell was a hollow projectile filled with gunpower.
Cast iron. Dia 11.2 cm
The George C. Neumann Collection,
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 912
The broad arrow marking was embossed during the molding process to signify British ownership.
Cast iron. Dia 9 cm
The George C. Neumann Collection,
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 909