Twenty-dollar federal gold coin belonging to Lieutenant George E. Dixon, its shape warped into a shallow "U" shape by a high-velocity projectile (bullet). First image shows one face of the coin, which retains the face of lady liberty with the date 1860. The other two images show the opposite face of the coin, which exhibits the federal eagle and shield, as well as the words "United States of America" and "Twenty D." The coin has been intentionally filed flat for roughly half of its circumference and is inscribed with the following: "Shiloh...April6, 1862...My life Preserver...G.E.D."
Brown comb with very fine teeth on either side, made probably of horn, and used most likely as a moustache or lice comb. Images show the comb as it was discovered in the submarine interior and following cleaning, soaking, and drying process.
Half of wood pencil separated along the center where lead is contained. Images show pencil during screening of material in sediment bucket and pencil following cleaning and freeze drying treatment.
Metal identification tag/medallion with notation for its owner Ezra Chamberlain. Images show each side of the tag following cleaning and treatment, the first reading "Ezra Chamberlain, Co. K, Reg C. T., Volunteers, Enterd Service, Sept. 6 1861", and reverse side displaying a profile of George Washington.
Folding or straight razor knife, covers made of horn and all other components made of iron, with mineralized blade. Images show knife within heavy concretion and knife following deconcretion and conservation treatment.
Folding pocket knife, made of antler covers, German silver bolsters, and iron blades completely mineralized. Images show the pocket knife following removal from the submarine interior and the knife following cleaning and conservation treatment.
Leather wallet belonging to one of the crew, made of two sides that fold in, once stitched together, and an additional pocket inside, with a reinforced band of leather for closing. Images show the wallet during the excavation of the submarine interior and the wallet following cleaning, conservation treatment, and freeze drying.
Small wood match stick, about the size of a thick match. Images show the match stick in its original location within the submarine near a ballast block and the match stick following cleaning and freeze drying treatment.
Wooden tooth pick, discovered in three pieces. Images show tooth pick in original location with surrounding sediment during excavation, tooth pick pieces following removal from submarine interior and initial cleaning, tooth pick pieces following mechanical cleaning and freeze drying treatment, and conserved tooth pick pieces reconstructed.
Wooden pipe stem and bowl, broken in two pieces, belonging to one of the crew. Images show the pipe in its original location within the submarine interior, and pipe following cleaning, conservation treatment, and freeze drying.
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