Vasco Da Gama
Well-Known Member
Pictured is what I suspect is the top section of an WW1 era French shrapnel shell of about 75mm calibre. I would appreciate a better identification from a more knowledgable individual! I have pictured it alongside a standard top from the shrapnel shell of the 75 DEC and you can see the differences, notably the lack of a screw thread to connect it with the main body. The fuse is slightly damaged but appears to run from 0 to 25 seconds, diameter of about 34 mm. The diameter of the base is 72mm. Over to you!