Cast Brass Saddle Shield/Rosette Excavated Notice how thick the skirt

Notice how thick the skirt is

Another point of interest is just above the one ring a knife mark can be seen 360 degrees around this bullet…showing were the paper cartridge was trimmed

M&M lists as From re-cut mold

For your consideration one Thomas handbook 41 pointed nose Sage bullet

On the solid base a base cast mark can be seen

Cast Brass Saddle Shield/Rosette Excavated Notice how thick the skirtFor your consideration one cast brass saddle shield rosette. The condition is excellent dug with a smooth brown patina. Notice the 2 bent over attachments studs on the back. Measures about 1 1 2 inches. Dug near Dandridge, E Tenn. The first winter after Gettysburg CS General Longstreets infamous Campaign to Nowhere faced US Artillery General Eli Lilly founder of the Lilly Pharmaceutical Company still in business today. Lilly became know as Lilly of