Federal

Spherical

 

DIAMETER:  7. 8 inches
GUN:  8-inch smoothbore
LENGTH:  -
WEIGHT:  About 50 pounds
CONSTRUCTION: Common Shell
SABOT:  Wooden Cup - Missing
FUZING: Wood Fuze Plug

Although this projectile has "ears" (tong holes) it was not a mortar shell as the remains of the tin strapping can be seen.