{"product_id":"original-u-s-spanish-american-war-captured-mauser-cartridge-from-captain-cook-of-uss-brooklyn-with-provenance-envelope-dated-july-3rd-1898","title":"Original U.S. Spanish-American War Captured Mauser Cartridge from Captain Cook of USS Brooklyn with Provenance Envelope - Dated July 3rd, 1898","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a tremendous souvenir of the Spanish-American War, a captured Mauser cartridge supposedly taken by \u003cstrong\u003eCaptain Francis A. Cook \u003c\/strong\u003eof the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSS Brooklyn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which became famous for defeating the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.\u003cstrong\u003e Not Available for Export.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe provenance envelope that comes with it reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMauser shell + bullet from\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapt. Cook of the “Brooklyn”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaken from one of Cervera’s fleet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter its defeat in Santiago Harbor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\/3\/98\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCervera is certainly referring to Pascual Cervera y Topete, who led the Spanish fleet during the battle. This provenance is solid, and is repeated on another envelope included with the cartridge. The bullet of the cartridge has some rusting and verdigris, and it is stamped on the bottom D.M. 1897 K.. This is a really phenomenal souvenir from one of the most famous naval battles of the Spanish-American War. Comes ready for further research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41936719806533,"sku":"ONJR24HGMJ037","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24HGMJ037__01.jpg?v=1726883701","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-spanish-american-war-captured-mauser-cartridge-from-captain-cook-of-uss-brooklyn-with-provenance-envelope-dated-july-3rd-1898","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}