Dug Relic From The Battle Of The Jerusalem Plank Road - Petersburg, Va.
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Here's a nice group of relics dug on private land along the Jerusalem Plank Road outside of Petersburg, Va. This June, 1864 battle was also called the 1st Battle of the Weldon RR. As with many battles during the siege of Petersburg, it occurred when Union forces attempted to cut the rail line into the city. Here's what was found:
1 Nice Musket Hammer- may have been blown off the weapon, as it still has it's attachment screw in it1 Neat Pewter Hand Emblem- this may a Masonic emblem1 ...Brass Kepi Buckle1 Brass Boot Toe Plate1 Brass Knapsack J-Hook1 CS Type "Flower" Button w/ porcelain1 Eagle Coat Button
1 .44 Caliber Henry Carbine Cartridge1 .58 Caliber 3-Ring Minie Bullet1 .52 Caliber Sharp's Carbine Cartridge
Plmk if I can provide any further info or photos. I am happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible, as long as you wait for me to invoice you. Thanks for looking.
Regards, Mike 1stVaCav
"It does matter where you come from, and I come from Old Virginny"
Sic Semper Tyrannis
1 Nice Musket Hammer- may have been blown off the weapon, as it still has it's attachment screw in it1 Neat Pewter Hand Emblem- this may a Masonic emblem1 ...Brass Kepi Buckle1 Brass Boot Toe Plate1 Brass Knapsack J-Hook1 CS Type "Flower" Button w/ porcelain1 Eagle Coat Button
1 .44 Caliber Henry Carbine Cartridge1 .58 Caliber 3-Ring Minie Bullet1 .52 Caliber Sharp's Carbine Cartridge
Plmk if I can provide any further info or photos. I am happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible, as long as you wait for me to invoice you. Thanks for looking.
Regards, Mike 1stVaCav
"It does matter where you come from, and I come from Old Virginny"
Sic Semper Tyrannis
