Original U.S. Civil War Minié Ball Found Stuck In Wood and Recovered From The Location of The Battle of Five Forks, Virginia in 1956 Russian Headgear "dive bomber")

"dive bomber")

as documented in TM 9-1575 from the War Department

This is a slightly unique example in shape and bears the maker's name with date "COLE 1916" a Birmingham Contractor best known for leatherwork

the USAAF tested heavily armed bombers to act as escorts and protect the bomb-carrying aircraft from enemy fighters

Etienne (MAS)

Original U.S. Civil War Minié Ball Found Stuck In Wood and Recovered From The Location of The Battle of Five Forks, Virginia in 1956 Russian Headgear "dive bomber")Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful preserved piece of wood that has a Mini Ball lodged into it. This artifact was recovered in 1956 from the location of where the Battle of the Five Forks was held during the American Civil War. The piece of wood has a heavy coat of lacquer on it with a label to preserve this item and was done long ago, more than likely by the individual who found it. It measures approximately 8 1 4 inches in