South Texas civil war era relic

[baalbergen]

I have been detecting a private property in Waller Texas. I already found a lined I P Tait & co Limerick button, so I know the property dates back to the civil war era. I just found this relic and the text is almost complete. Pretty sure the 1863 is the patent date. Any ideas what it is?

 

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[devldog]

BB, Great finds and saves of the CW relics. Love the Block I Infantry button. I have got to find one of these before I check out. Love that green patina.

 

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[peruna]

Congrats on your finds...The Groce family had property in the area around Hempstead and Waller, and there was a Union prison camp nearby as well. That whole area was an overland transit point for troops and Home Guard units coming and going from central Texas.

Nicely Done, and Welcome!

 

[civilman1]

Thanks for the help! I also found this 55 caliber bullet. No rings like a Sharps. Ideas?


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In fact it is a .55 cal. and not the usual .577 Enfield!! Pretty rare bullet.....Pound that place