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[Dfxcobb]

found this today at a civil war camp. not aure what it is..may not be anything but all i can see is a 42a on bottom side. any help would be thankful

 

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[fyrffytr1]

Is it lead? Looks like a bale seal if it is lead.

 

[Dfxcobb]

yes it is lead

 

[fyrffytr1]

It may be a bale seal although I can't remember ever seeing one shaped like that. Try posting it in the What is it forum.