Original American Revolution or Napoleonic Wars French Gribeauval 12-Inch Hollow Mortar Bomb with Rings (Ears) Category_Water Jacket Assembly still retaining the top tie

still retaining the top tie string

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The bayonet is the standard long pattern "Bowie" type bayonet

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which is flanked by the traditional double-lion motif and topped by a King's Crown

Original American Revolution or Napoleonic Wars French Gribeauval 12-Inch Hollow Mortar Bomb with Rings (Ears) Category_Water Jacket Assembly still retaining the top tieOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a genuine French 18th or early 19th century 12 inch diameter hollow mortar bomb with two lifting rings or lifting "ears" still intact. The mortar is iron and has a faded word starting with IM and ending in CHY (likely the arsenal or foundry where it was manufactured). The ball measures approximately 12 inches in diameters with a 39 inch circumference and weight approximately 135 LBS.