5"/38 for MK XII USN gun cartridge case headstamps - help please!

[Ness Battery]

Hi all,

Looking for some further info. Not seen this in person, as it were, image sent by friend for ID.

Cartridge case found on a beach, W of Scotland. Appears to be for US 5"/38 Mk XII, but with Mk V stamp.

Most likely RN ship, e.g. one of US built Ruler/Ameer Class escort carriers, en route to/from Loch Ewe.

Any ideas on codes, TNO, 2730, ?MMC, DED ?

All help appreciated.

Cheers,
Andy

 

[raymeketa]

Andy

MK V is the correct designation for the cartridge case. MK 12 is the designation for the gun.

TNO 2730 is actually LOT NO 2730. The "LO" is missing.

DED are inspector initials. I have no idea who it was.

?MMC is the manufacturer. The first letter (or two) is missing. Someone may be able to fill it in and ID the manufacturer. My guess is that it stands for ? ? Manufacturing Company. But, that's only a SWAG.

Ray

 

[Ness Battery]

Ray
Thanks for that, makes sense - and clearly a slight gap between T and NO.

How about the anchor with the small S?

Cheers,
Andy

 

[raymeketa]

The anchor, of course, means Navy. Not sure about the "s".

Also, part of the date seems to be missing.

Many times, with magnification and a strong light, such as direct sunlight, you can make out letters and number that only seem to be missing.

Ray