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  • Very rare fantastic condition complete British 18 pounder shrapnel shell dated 1915 with some of its original markings and original colours and not over painted projectile hard to find found on the Somme battlefield of 1916-1918

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    This is a nice example and rare to find a complete British 18 pounder shrapnel shell in lovely condition dated 1915 the primer is dated November 1915.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 all its original markings on the bottom of the case all clear to see. The fuse is its lovely shiny brass colour and has all of its original markings and it does screw in and out of the case perfectly the shell is completely empty and inert and overall perfect condition for display and rare for any collection. The shell was found on the on the Somme battlefield of 1916-1918 and comes with a A5 laminated information card.

    WW1 Colourised Photos - British soldiers operating an 18-pounder field gun.  The Retreat from Mons, August - September 1914 (Photo source - © IWM Q  109609) Stanham, H. S. (Photographer) (Colourised today by Doug) | Facebook