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Some of my WW1 collection

NigelC

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The 18 pdr shrapnel shell and casing were obtained from a militaria fair so may be a "marriage"
Fuze marked M28, with crows foot pointing up within a circle, M28.
No markings on shell body.
Base of cartridge case stamped:
12 o'clock, 18 pr II, and A within a circle.
3 o'clock, MAC 232H WEX S.
6 o'clock, 1916.
9 o'clock, BA 3 7 16.
Stamped in the centre of the base is;
No1 mkIII, F5 within a circle, 4/17 & 8/17 MSS.

The 18 pdr fuze paperweight,
JZ over a crows foot pointing down, a crows foot pointing up within a "C" and an indistinct D or O with a crows foot pointing down.

60 pdr shell head.
VSM (Vickers son and Maxim?) 8/16 (date?) and 87.1 (model no?)

Any additional info that could be supplied, would be appreciated.

Regards,
Nigel.
 
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