Original U.S. Civil War Lead Knuckle Duster Dug Near Gettysburg Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts 2d Ranger Battalion (Force C)

2d Ranger Battalion (Force C) were to remain offshore for approximately thirty minutes until they received a signal from Rudder’s force ordering them to follow Rudder’s assault team ashore

probably carried around in service for many years

A very rare piece from the Empire of the Rising Sun

roped lozenge and maroon horse hair hackle together with leather chin strap

Original U.S. Civil War Lead Knuckle Duster Dug Near Gettysburg Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts 2d Ranger Battalion (Force C)Original Item: One of a kind. This is a of lead knuckle duster dating from he United States Civil War and reportedly dug up decades ago outside Gettysburg, PA. The knuckles measure 4 inches wide by 2. 5 inches high and 3 4 wide at the widest part. This was made by melting down lead bullets. See others similar in 'Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia' by Francis A. Lord, p. 156. Weight: 1lb 2oz Condition: Very Good.