Vasco Da Gama
Well-Known Member
Not my normal area of collecting but I could not resist the projectile pictured. I think that it is a 1943 dated 25lb AP head for the British 3in aircraft rocket, used on aircraft such as the Typhoon. My understanding is that both a 60lb semi-armour piecing and a 25lb AP were produced. Although initial intended for use against tanks the solid 25lb projectile found more favour as an anti-shipping weapon. The marks on the item are: VA, Lot 55, 2/43 and potentially a 3 in square brackets. Pictured alongside a 25lb AP shot from the British WW2 field gun to show the family likeness. Glad to be further educated!