johnnie Posted 15 February , 2014 Share Posted 15 February , 2014 Dear all. I have just picked up a piece of trench art and was wondering if any members had any comments. It seems to be a naval 6lb cartridge but the artwork is a flower on one side, and what appears to be the MGC crest on the other. Can any members suggest why the MGC badge would appear on a naval cartridge? Did any MGC men serve at sea? I seem to have some recollection of being told that some naval 6lb guns were used on early tanks. Is it therefore possible (and this is a big leap) that the cartridge was used by the MGC Heavy Section? Any help, advice or suggestions would be great. Johnnie Another picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted 15 February , 2014 Share Posted 15 February , 2014 You are quite correct that the 6Pr. gun used in tanks was originally a naval weapon but that is not a naval cartridge case. It is a standard 6 Pr. Mark III for a tank, made by Kynoch in Birmingham in 1917 and filled once with a full charge (CF). The anchor symbol does not indicate Royal Navy use. The symbol for naval issue is a capital "N" in the headstamp. Having said that, I do not know the exact meaning of the anchor other than that it appears to be an inspection mark and is quite often seen. Regards TontE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnie Posted 19 February , 2014 Author Share Posted 19 February , 2014 Many thanks for the help with this. I had a feeling it may be tank related but wasn't sure. Thanks again, Johnnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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