Lovely cutaway German shell,dated 1944 for 7.62 cm GebK 293(r) mountain gun,captured Russian 76 mm Schneider-Danglis Mountain Gun Model 1909. This shell is from Monte Cassino the Italian battlefield of 1944 it had been in a local museum

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This is a lovely condition Cutaway German shell which is dated 1944 for 7.62 cm GebK 293(r) mountain gun which was the captured Russian 76 mm Schneider-Danglis Mountain Gun Model 1909 used by the Wehrmacht from 1941. The projectile is a rare to find not over painted case that still has its original colour which has partly discolored the steel case which still has its brass driving band attached this retains its original colour .The brass shell case is in nice condition it still it's nice shiny brass colour with no damage and very little discolour and has some of its original markings including date 1944 on the bottom of the case all clear to see. The shell has been cut in half for display reasons it is completely empty and inert and overall perfect condition for display and rare for any collection. The shell was found at Monte Cassino the Italian battlefield of 1944. The shell was found many years ago and had been in a local museum since which closed down in 2015.The shell comes with a A5 laminated information card.

The Battle of Monte Cassino (also known as the Battle for Rome and the Battle for Cassino) was a costly series of four assaults by the Allies against the winter line in Italy held by the Germans. The intention was a breakthrough to Rome.At the beginning of 1944, the western half of the Winter Line was being anchored by Germans holding the Rapido, Liri, and Garigliano valleys and some of the surrounding peaks and ridges. Together, these features formed the Gustav Line. On 15 February American bombers dropped 1,400 tons of high explosives, creating widespread damage. The raid failed to achieve its objective, as German paratroopers occupied the rubble and established excellent defensive positions amid the ruins. Between 17 January and 18 May, Monte Cassino and the Gustav defences were assaulted four times by Allied troops, the last involving twenty divisions attacking along a twenty-mile front.The German defenders were finally driven from their positions, but at a high cost.The capture of Monte Cassino tolled some 55,000 Allied casualties, with German losses being estimated at around 20,000 killed and wounded.