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Interesting Trench Art shell found in New Zealand


pukman

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I have a few trench art shells, but I have not seen anything quite like this in New Zealand. This is a two part question,where can I find out about this Belgian Unit and if it is a possible name on the shell as well.

 

Secondly what can we find out about the shell itself by the markings on the base .

 

Cheers Iain D.

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The head marks on the casing indicate that it was manufactured by Atelier de Constructions de Puteaux (A. PX). It was made for a 155mm rapid fire Rimailho model 1904TR howitzer.

Michael

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On ‎13‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 08:17, KizmeRD said:

The head marks on the casing indicate that it was manufactured by Atelier de Constructions de Puteaux (A. PX). It was made for a 155mm rapid fire Rimailho model 1904TR howitzer.

Michael

Thanks Michael, that is most helpful and informative .

 

Cheers Iain.

 

 

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Interesting that it has 1914-1919. I know these are the correct dates, but rarely used. One must presume that it was etched and presented  presumably after June 1919?

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