Box

2001.31

Container made from Artillery Shell
Container made from Artillery Shell
Title
Container made from Artillery Shell
Creation Date
1914
1915
Materials

Dimensions

4.25in H Item (Overall)

7.75in Diameter

Count
2
Description
Metal cylindrical container made from a WWI German artillery shell. Inside the lid the date 4/9/19 is scratched. There are makers marks stamped on the bottom of the shell " Polte Magdeburg", "JUNI 1915", "171", and "Mg2" with a small crown the next to the "m". There are also makers marks stamped on the lid. "PATRONENFABRIK KARLSRUHE", "OKT 1914",  "55"  "Ke 11" with a small crown above the "Ke"

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