Frankford Arsenal 25 Second Fizes
Item #: AA1208
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This is an unopened pack of five Federal artillery paper time fuses. The original green colored paper wrapper is in fair condition. The packet measures 3" wide, 2" tall and 5/8" deep. The stamping on the paper is very legible and reads "FRANKFORD ARSENAL./1864/25 SECOND FUZES". Instructions for the removal of the fuzes are printed below that. The package is in fair condition for the most part. The only part that has a problem is the bottom of the package. Below two fuzes the outer wrapper has a circular hole in it, where the fuze has pressed against it for the past 153 years. The paper is slightly discolored on the top and back, the individual fuzes can be seen. The package retains all five small cotton tabs that protrude from the package. This is a great example of a Civil War Artilleryman's most integral components.
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