Solid Shot with Painted Inscription from the Battlefield of Davis Bridge / SOLD

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Solid Shot with Painted Inscription from the Battlefield of Davis Bridge – Inventory Number: ART 456 / SOLD Wonderful non-excavated example of the 6 pound solid shot cannon ball.  This example retains a painted inscription from the Battlefield of Davis Bridge. In excellent condition. Davis Bridge was a small yet fierce battle in the Civil War. Taking place near Pocahontas, Tennessee, on October 5, 1862, the battle served an important role in the Corinth Campaign. Had it been a major Union victory, the battle had the potential to drastically affect the war in the West, but a successful Confederate stand allowed the Southern army to remain a significant force in Mississippi, which assured that the war in that theater would continue for many more months.   Inventory Number: ART 456 / SOLD