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75 mm artillery shell, decorated.

Publication Year :
1919

Abstract

Shell is made of dark discolored brass with a fluted corset 12 cm from the base measuring 6 cm in diameter. The top edge of the shell is flared outward and has been cracked in places, with some gaps where pieces have broken off. The upper portion has a pebbled background, revealing two embossed and engraved flowerpots with leaves and flowers. One flowerpot appears to have roses, while the other appears to have poppies.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Title by cataloger., Bottom of shell has the inscriptions, "75 MM GUN" and "LOT G1218 87A S CO" (these are only partly legible), and a stamped symbol of crossed guns within a ring.
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn939540755