Rare marking on shell casing?

[MikB]

Hello Nolf,

those quality control markings were also used by other factories.

The "Sp" mark was also used by:

- Polte in Magdeburg,

- Rheinische Munitionsfabrik (Rh. M.F.) in Düsseldorf,

- Algemeine Elektricität Gesellschaft (A.E.G.) in Berlin,

- Artillerie Werkstatt Spandau (AWS) in Berlin-Spandau,

- Gelsenkirchener Gusstahl Werke (GG or GGW) in Gelsenkirchen,

- Geschoss Fabrik Spandau (GFSP) in Berlin-Spandau

The mark "Sp255" was only used by Patronenfabrik Karlsruhe, the marks "Sp252", "Sp289" and "Sp406" were used by Polte Magdeburg.

As said before the "Sp" mark was used from the end of 1915.

The Patronenfabrik Karlsruhe used from 1897 to 1898: AWS 10; 1898 to 1902: Dr 1; 1899 to 1915: crown and Ke; 1907 to 1915: crown and Ke with number; 1915: HL 21 and 1916 to 1918: Sp255.

Cnock,

the meaning of the "flaming bomb" was unknown to me. Could you tell were you found this information,please?

Regards Arie

I'd had an idea the 'Sp' stood for 'Sprenggranate', or HE shell? I have a POLTE, MAGDEBURG JAN 1916 10,5 cm. case with 'Sp252'.

Regards,

MikB

[bruilooze]

Hi Dave,

I tried item no. 300729719507 on fleabay and no such number was found.

Newell

Sorry about that I was using the name fleabay so as not to mention another famous auction site I did not realise there actually was a fleabay!!!

Dont know if we can mention ebay on the forum

[Sanford B]

Thanks......when I got rid of the 'flea' the item shows up. I appreciate the help!

[redbarchetta]

Newell

This is worth £100-150. Not great quality (as far as I can see, given the quality of your photo!), but saved by the 'Damascus 1918' inscription.

James

[auchonvillerssomme]

You are joking, 30-45 quid more like.

[bruilooze]

You are joking, 30-45 quid more like.

Take a look at item 300729719507 on ebay and be shocked!! Trench art with islamic decoration seems to go for silly money.

Dave