1918 Large Polte Case

[glevum]

I have this case, but I have not been able to identify it.

The Head Stamps are: 199, POLTE, JAN 1918, MADEBURG

It is 215mm dia x 232 High. I don't think it has been cut down.

Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[dano1917]

21cm German howitzer

off hand, i'd say German WWI 21cm howitzer casing. BIG dano

 

[Quatermass]

21cm Morser (215x233R)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3uZ...com/21cm_howitzer.htm&feature=player_embedded

 

[glevum]

Thanks guys.

7 minutes to identify, I'm impressed.