Very Rare – Original Civil War Confederate Artillery Limber Pole Pad

This is another great piece being offered, it is an original Confederate Artillery Pole Pad. It is thick leather with an inner metal rim and has a diameter of 3” x 4 ½” high. They are different than the Union pads, which are slightly larger, and most were arsenal marked and dated on the top. These padded leather covers were placed on the end of the artillery carriage pole to prevent injury to the lead horses. The pole-pad was taken off the pole and stored when the carriage was not in use. Often referred to as a limber pole-pad.

This piece is in very nice condition, not a surplus piece but one that actually went through the war. This is evidenced by the condition which shows worn areas from extended use. In my book "Civil War Artillery - A Pictorial Introduction" (see pictures). This is a very difficult artillery item to find, rarely do they show up – I only had one other in the past 30+ years. A great piece to add to an artillery collection.