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Identification artillary shell

rclark2232

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Hi.. this shell has a inscription etched on it ( England Declares War With Germany 040814)
If anyone can help identify we would appreciate it.
 

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Hi rclack2232,
It looks very much like a British WW1 18pdr Shrapnel Shell that has had the fuze replaced with a dummy one turned out of brass. there are a few threads on here about these shells if you do a search for "18 pounder" "18pr"
Best regards Weasel.
 
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