Original U.S. Army 1902 Field Artillery Dress Coat with 1st Class Gunner Badge Category_Water Jacket Assembly quite simply

quite simply

The shot (designed well before explosive artillery had been devised) was intended to bounce along the ground to cause as much damage as possible

That respite lasted three days and back into combat

though there is a repair around the ramrod pipe

Original U.S. Army 1902 Field Artillery Dress Coat with 1st Class Gunner Badge Category_Water Jacket Assembly quite simplyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition model 1902 United States Army Field Artillery Dress jacket marked with with 1st Class Gunner Badges. It has initials C. B. D. in each armpit. Features correct eagle buttons, crossed cannon collar devices and heavy wool construction. Makes a fantastic display piece. Approximate Measurements: Collar to shoulder: 9 Shoulder to sleeve: 25 Shoulder to shoulder: 17 Chest width: 18 Waist