Identitifying 18 Pounder Shell case markings

[BrilliantPower2]

Hi,

I recently purchased these two 18  pounder shell cases and need help identifying what the markings mean.I understand there is no primer in these shells.From my limited research I think the NCF means not cordite filled but other than that I am unsure.NCF is also stamped on the second shell but it is hard to see in the photos 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Edited 19 June , 2021 by BrilliantPower2

[peregrinvs]

I’ve found a reference elsewhere that NCF/WF is the maker mark for the National Cartridge Factory, Waterford.

 

Which is interesting. I wasn’t previously aware that artillery ammunition was manufactured in Ireland in WWI.

Edited 19 June , 2021 by peregrinvs

[BrilliantPower2]

According to this chart Waterford is Wd.However you could be right with this information. You can also see other towns in Ireland that produce shells such as Athlone and Dublin 

[GraemeD]

You are confusing filling factories with manufacturing factories. Filling factories filled the already made cases with propellant, usually Cordite.

Your cases were made at the National Cartridge Factory, Bilberry, Waterford - NCF/WF

[BrilliantPower2]

Hi GraemeD,

Thanks for confirming that info.I was wondering if you understood what any of the other markings meant as I have been unable to find an answer online.I am also curious by the lack of marking on the shell casings compared to other ones I have seen.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.