Original U.S. Civil War Confederate Bridle Cutter Pike Head - Excavated in South Carolina
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Original Item: Only One Available. Genuine Confederate Civil War Bridal Cutter Pike Head with steel blade and mounting cup. This Excavated Bridle Cutting Confederate pike head was found in South Carolina at the site of burning Confederate munitions train which was destroyed by Federal troops in the Spring of 1865.
This was one of many recovered in 1980 along the old Wilmington & Manchester Railroad in South Carolina. The recovery site was where Federal cavalry destroyed a train loaded with arms that was en route to Bentonville, North Carolina. The piece has been cleaned and well preserved. There is some chipping on the edge of the blade and holes in the socket. However, this is solid and one of the better recovered specimens from this particular cache of weapons.
The overall length (blade + socket) is about 19". The smaller, hooked blade was designed to cut the reins and/or bridle of attacking cavalry causing them to lose control of their mounts.
Dimensions:
Blade length: 13 3/8” with 4 1/4" hook.
Blade Style: Pike
Overall length: 19 3/4”
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