Can anyone help ID this Italian or Austrian shell ?

[Weasel]

Hi,
I was sent this picture today and have been asked if i know what the green band on the body signifies, all i know about it is that it was found in the Dolomites in 1982. Not much to go on i know but hoping someone will be able to help.
Best regards Weasel.

 

[hicky1300]

Looks like the bottom (obviously) of a 25 pounder to me.
No dims though makes it a toughie!!

 

[Weasel]

I agree, i will try and get the sender to get me some if he can.
Best regards Weasel.

 

[Weasel]

Ok i have it as 75mm.
Best regards Weasel.

 

[hicky1300]

How about this then off QFA?
http://www.quickfireauctions.co.uk/...2-gun-persian-contract-1939&auction_id=131281

 

[Weasel]

I would say looking at the driving band that it was not German as it appears to have a groove in it towards the top that the one on QFA does not. The green band is not something i remember seeing before.
Best regards Weasel.

 

[stecol]

A green band just above the rotating band, is for a steel body in WW2 italian artillery shells.

Regards
stecol

 

[Weasel]

Thank you very much Stecol, thats just what i needed to know.
Best regards Weasel