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Unresolved mystery shell

frijoles108

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Found this intriguing shell post and it is a facinating design with the drive band. Don't know if you guys know this shell. Here is post http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/ordnance-ammo/massive-artillery-shell-identification-help-268429/
Here is a photo of shell.
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It's a german 15 cm Gr. 12. Verstarkt (reinforced)
It can be found with one (copper) or two (copper and zinc) driving bands
Fuze can be Gr. 04 or Gr. Z. 17
 

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