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Bomber2007

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Dear collectors,


I recently found what I believe is a beautiful 18-pounder shell. Could anyone tell me more about it? It looks like a World War I shrapnel shell, but I’d love to hear your thoughts and any additional information you might have. I’m curious to learn more!
 

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It is. Empty body of a fired ww1 18Pr shrapnel. Very very common on french ww1 battlefields. Lot of piles in the french farms. No value.
Always sent for recycling.
 
After restoration. Thanks for the information!
 

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