Hammer Found! Please Help ID!

[Minkey]

I found this hammer head at a Union camp site today. It is the only artifact recovered that seemed Civil War era. I'd like to think it was used by a Union soldier to drive tent spikes. Probably more likely lost in the 1930's. Either way I'd appreciate any information on this old tool!

 

[villagenut]

Heck of a lot older than 1930...looks hand forged.very nice.

 

[rickb2202]

yup I don't know a lot about such things, but I can visualize that in a civil war soldiers hand pounding in tent stakes...

 

[Oradden]

Definitely 1800's if you ask me, can't tell for sure though due to the photos being a touch out of focus and the general angle. More pics would be great! Nice find Pal!

 

[Davers]

That's a nice one & a good preservation job as well.

 

[Icewing]

It's actually called a 'Cross Peen Blacksmith's Hammer"

https://www.bing.com/images/search?...-29&sk=&cvid=597B732855B04F6CB91669CE4ED5AE64

 

[devldog]

Very cool looking hammer. IMHO it looks to be war period. It is old. Congrat's on a great find.