A long time ago, in a land far away, there was a site. This site was a wonderful place, with many, many items (both energetic and toxic) recovered from it. While mostly German pieces, American and British munitions were found in quantity as well. Some earlier items were also found (WWI), with limited amounts from Italy and France. While some associated component items were also found at this location (bomb fins, etc) it was strictly an ordnance site, no general trash or weapons.
At different areas on this site, found mixed in with German projectiles, five identical copies of the piece in the photos was found.
43cm long, the item is 100mm in diameter. At the flared portion (34cm mark) it is 104mm in diameter. There is a boat-tail at the rear.
The first break at the 11cm mark is believed to have been cut into the item in an attempt a decade or two ago to determine the fill of the item. The groove at the 22cm point is manufactured into the item.
In examining the base there are three equally spaced points which may have been hinged. I would suggest that once there were fins, but this could just be my imagination and wishful thinking.
I have an x-ray of the item, but am unable to open it since it was given to me as it is an unfamiliar format (fts extension). The x-ray shows a somewhat complicated internal view, with some void and a spring (if memory serves me, maybe 8cm long, 3cm diameter, 3-4mm thick) in the rear third of the item, running linear.
If its in any of my books, I have yet to find it. I'd like to call it a projectile, but I cannot even do that for certain. No one I have asked to date has any idea, but this forum has a long reach. Anyone up to the challenge? Appreciate the help.
At different areas on this site, found mixed in with German projectiles, five identical copies of the piece in the photos was found.
43cm long, the item is 100mm in diameter. At the flared portion (34cm mark) it is 104mm in diameter. There is a boat-tail at the rear.
The first break at the 11cm mark is believed to have been cut into the item in an attempt a decade or two ago to determine the fill of the item. The groove at the 22cm point is manufactured into the item.
In examining the base there are three equally spaced points which may have been hinged. I would suggest that once there were fins, but this could just be my imagination and wishful thinking.
I have an x-ray of the item, but am unable to open it since it was given to me as it is an unfamiliar format (fts extension). The x-ray shows a somewhat complicated internal view, with some void and a spring (if memory serves me, maybe 8cm long, 3cm diameter, 3-4mm thick) in the rear third of the item, running linear.
If its in any of my books, I have yet to find it. I'd like to call it a projectile, but I cannot even do that for certain. No one I have asked to date has any idea, but this forum has a long reach. Anyone up to the challenge? Appreciate the help.
