Original U.S. Civil War .58 Caliber Minié Ball Lot Ground Dug At Site of The siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana - 103 Items Accessories It is constructed of blue

It is constructed of blue gray wool gabardine cloth

it ends up looking khaki

broke through

0/0/65/0018

which has the gilding retained at about 50%

Original U.S. Civil War .58 Caliber Minié Ball Lot Ground Dug At Site of The siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana - 103 Items Accessories It is constructed of blueOriginal Items: Only One Lot Available. The Mini ball, or Minie ball, is a type of bullet that was used extensively during the American Civil War. The muzzle loading rifle bullet was named after its codeveloper, Claude tienne Mini. Although the Mini ball was conical in shape, it was commonly referred to as a ball, due to the round shape of the ammunition that had been used for centuries. Made of soft lead, it was slightly smaller than the intended gun