My first post here - I've recently started more seriously collecting Great War artillery cartridge cases and trench art, primarily Canadian but also some British as well.
Acquired this 1911 naval case recently and there are a couple markings that I haven't been able to identify. The case is approximately 28.6 cm in length with a base diameter of 10.3 cm.
My question are about the stylised 'X' just above the '1911' as well as the two 'T' stamps. Any ideas on these?
Also, just about the Royal Laboratories 'RL' stamp there is a small "OK" stamp - is that as simple as it appears? An inspection approval stamp?
Rod


Acquired this 1911 naval case recently and there are a couple markings that I haven't been able to identify. The case is approximately 28.6 cm in length with a base diameter of 10.3 cm.
My question are about the stylised 'X' just above the '1911' as well as the two 'T' stamps. Any ideas on these?
Also, just about the Royal Laboratories 'RL' stamp there is a small "OK" stamp - is that as simple as it appears? An inspection approval stamp?
Rod

