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British 4,5in gun cartridges
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That is a 'stalk' type charge. The red cloth contains the igniter and is placed breech end. The igniter is ignited by means of a Tube, P.S.A. (percussion small arms) which is no more than a .303" cartridge case.
The third charge is an increment, to be used as and when required.
The black band above the driving band denotes this is a gun projectile not an howitzer one. The marking was used when there was a howitzer of the same calibre.
If the markings on the third charge box are an accurate reproduction, it's Canadian. BO/C - Defence Industries, Ltd., Bouchard, Canada.
The last box (C224) was made by LAY/C - L.A. Young Ltd, Windsor, Canada. Suggest you look for a Canadian Artillery Regiment.
TimG
The third charge is an increment, to be used as and when required.
The black band above the driving band denotes this is a gun projectile not an howitzer one. The marking was used when there was a howitzer of the same calibre.
If the markings on the third charge box are an accurate reproduction, it's Canadian. BO/C - Defence Industries, Ltd., Bouchard, Canada.
The last box (C224) was made by LAY/C - L.A. Young Ltd, Windsor, Canada. Suggest you look for a Canadian Artillery Regiment.
TimG
Going by the weights
From left to right –
A. 2-lb, 15-oz. This Charge 1 to DD(L)8723
B. 3-lb, 1-oz. This would appear to be Charge 1 to DD(L)15775 although the description given seems to differ.
C. 9-lb, 2-oz. This is Charge 2 to DD(L)8202. Comprising of Charge 2 and 1 increment tied together.
(Charge 2. 6-lb, 7-oz. Increment 2-lb, 11-oz.)
D. 10-lb, 9-oz. This is Charge 3 to DD(L)15776. Comprising of Charge 2 and 1 increment tied together.
(Charge 3. 7-lb, 9-oz. Increment 3-lb, 0oz.)
DD(L) – Is a drawing number.
TimG
From left to right –
A. 2-lb, 15-oz. This Charge 1 to DD(L)8723
B. 3-lb, 1-oz. This would appear to be Charge 1 to DD(L)15775 although the description given seems to differ.
C. 9-lb, 2-oz. This is Charge 2 to DD(L)8202. Comprising of Charge 2 and 1 increment tied together.
(Charge 2. 6-lb, 7-oz. Increment 2-lb, 11-oz.)
D. 10-lb, 9-oz. This is Charge 3 to DD(L)15776. Comprising of Charge 2 and 1 increment tied together.
(Charge 3. 7-lb, 9-oz. Increment 3-lb, 0oz.)
DD(L) – Is a drawing number.
TimG