Question on Belgian 47mm shell markings

[jozefb2009]

Hello,

Does anybody know the meaning of this 'K' and 'W' markings on this 47mm Belgian shell? The length is 15,9cm.



Regards,

Jf

 

[2pounder]

I have a similar case but never found out what the markings represent. What belgian gun is it for and can you show a picture of the shells used in this case please.

 

[Hoeksel]

The letter "K" I have also seen on much harder to find Belgian 75x267R86 cases. The shown 47 mm case, that also exists as multi-part case, is also known as a pure German made case. All cases are thought to be of the period before 1900. The German cases I have seen are all Karlsruhe made....maybe the K is an export code for Karlsruhe? Both K and W do not give me a link to Belgian nomenclature.

 

[jozefb2009]

Hi,

Unfortunately I do not know what gun it is used in and I don't know or have any pictures of the projectile. I do have a another shell which is the same size. See attached pictures.



Regards,

Jf

 

[Hoeksel]

I was lucky to find another set of 2 of these cases, and both are marked "K" and "W" like the first example. Apparantly a normal marking, surprising nobody has a clue for what it means.