Best of Treasures: Battle of Gettysburg Cannonball Is Beautifully Engraved

Best of Treasures: Battle of Gettysburg Cannonball Is Beautifully Engraved
It is just a fragment, but the engraving is critical to its importance. Courtesy photo/TNS
Tribune News Service
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By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service

Dear Helaine and Joe: I found this in my parent’s basement and am not sure what we have here. It looks to be a portion of a cannonball with markings that say “Battle of Gettysburg.” Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, J. K.