Description:

Militaria, Great Britain, one dates to 1915, the other to 1916. A pair of 18-pounder bronze shell casings from the British Army exhibiting an Art Deco aesthetic. Both are adorned with embossed decorations depicting a pair of chirping doves or sparrows perched upon a tree branch, as well as dates of war, one with 14 and the other with 18, all against a stippled background. The rims are further adorned with a cut scalloped edge. Size: 11"H x 4" in diameter.

The Ordinance QF 18 pounde or simply 18-pounder Gun, was the standard British Empire field gun of the World War I era. It formed the backbone of the Royal Field Artillery during the war, and was produced in large numbers. It was used by British and Empire Forces in all the main theatres, and by British troops in Russia in 1919. Its caliber (84 mm) and hence shell weight were greater than those of the equivalent field guns in French (75 mm) and German (77 mm) service. It was generally horse drawn until mechanization in the 1930s. Provenance: Ex-private Colorado Springs collection. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #107221

  • Condition: Intact and excellent.

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