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MEXICAN LARGE GRAPE SHOT BALL, THE ALAMO, 1836, SAN ANTONIO RIVER

$ 36.43

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    MEXICAN  LARGE GRAPE SHOT BALL, THE ALAMO. 1836, SAN  ANTONIO RIVER
    This Mexican 6 pound grape shot ball
    was found in the San Antonio River when the River Walk was being constructed
    It is about 1 5/16” in diameter & is in good condition with light/medium to medium pitting & has a brown patina & still has a little river bottom encrustation attached
    NOTE - I use a generic picture as I have several & they all are in about the same condition.
    See the smaller canister shot found with this grape shot listed separately.                                       It comes with a certificate of authenticity.
    *On February 28, 1836 the Mexicans established artillery batteries, initially about 1,000 feet from the south and east walls of the
    Alamo
    .
    A third battery was positioned southeast of the fort. Each night the batteries inched closer to the Alamo walls.