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Cannonball

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

Cannon Ball

British
1750 – 1780

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