The shape and size of the gun.

The shortness of the gun would allow ease of maneuverability. The gun is a mortar, which allows a high arc (a high altitude), not precision aiming. The gun fires a 225 pound cannon ball over 4,000 yards, using 20 pounds of gunpowder. This much explosive force needs to be contained in a very thick barrel.

These assist in the loading of the gun.

This assists in removing the barrel from its carriage (the base of the gun) for repair or cleaning.

To rotate the cannon for aiming right to left at various targets.

This rod is called a hand spike which aids in changing the elevation (angle of fire) of the gun.

The "issue" (uniform) cap is small and similar to a baseball cap. In the field soldiers preferred the wider brim hat which provided better protection from insects, sun, etc.

The original image was produced from a glass negative. At some time a crack developed in the negative, but a good image can still be printed.

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