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Cannonball?

Hi...I'm new here. I found what appears to be a cannonball in our back yard in California...a 18 lb. round iron ball, rusted and pitted. It has no obvious seams, and has "18" engraved on it. Above the "18" is a word which I cannot read due to wear. It is engraved in a semi-circular banner around the "18", and appears to be about 10 or 11 letters long, ending in "...ys". Opposite this is an area with concrete...a plug???

Does this sound like a cannonball so far? Did the manufacturers put their names on them? What could the word mean? Any ideas appreciated! Thanks.

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