Federal Picket Pin
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Federal picket pins were used in the field to secure horses when at rest. This excavated example was acquired directly from the digger who recovered it from Frederick County, MD. It is constructed of wrought iron, is complete and in overall very good condition. There is a slight bend towards the pointed end. Its ring is present and measures approximately 14 inches in length and weighs 1.2 pounds. It has been treated with electrolysis and paraffin so as to preserve the iron.
Examples of similar picket pins are found in the following Civil War relic reference books:
- "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard Crouch on page 129, item 2.
- "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" by Stanley S. Phillips on page 79 as item 1.
See scans of the above pages in the additional images.
This picket pin will be an excellent addition to any campsite, cavalry, or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC11570
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