German cartridge case separated propelling charge for 10.5cm Field howitzer the case is dated January 1917 found on the Somme battlefield

German cartridge case separated propelling charge for 10.5cm Field howitzer the case it is dated January 1917  it is still in very nice condition and still retains some of its shiny brass colour the case is dirty and very discoloured in places but  has all its original markings on the bottom fairly clear to see. The case comes from a private collection and was found on the Somme battlefield of 1916-1918 a very nice condition relic from the famous Somme battlefield in France.