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Brass thing

SG500

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Can anyone tell me what this is please.
I got it because it was cheap and looked interesting.
Thanks.
Dave.
 

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Dave,

It's the gain from a trench mortar (toffee apple etc) and also the 4" RML shells with the thin copper gas check on the base - Steve had one of those shells at the fair.

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Heres mine from a 6inch trench mortar,,also photo showing one in place
 

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