WW1 German shell case

[NigelC56]

Hi, I'm hoping for further information on this shell case which I have had for a number of years, it's stamped Rh.MF. 46, MAI (May) 1917 DUSSEL(dorf)? near the rim at approx 8 o'clock, a number 10 is stamped, and in the 6 o'clock position is SP61. The diameter of the base is 236mm and the height is 230mm, a mate of mine in the GWS says it might have been cut down.

 

[Hoeksel]

Not cut down, it is a German 1917 made shell case for the long 21 cm howitzer by Rheinmetall Düsseldorf.

 

[Alpini]

...and for the "21 cm Mörser" which is the shorter one from 1910.

The official case length is 232 mm.

 

[NigelC56]

Not cut down, it is a German 1917 made shell case for the long 21 cm howitzer by Rheinmetall Düsseldorf.

Thanks for the update

 

[NigelC56]

...and for the "21 cm Mörser" which is the shorter one from 1910.

The official case length is 232 mm.

Thanks for your update.