| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Bray Proyart Area, Proyart |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM00855 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | pre 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
German 38 cm (15 inch) shell fragment, Proyart
Description
Lower section of a German 15 inch (38 centimetre) shell, including the twin driving bands. The artillery piece which fired this was probably a 38 cm SK L/45 cm, similar to the example captured by Australian troops at Chuignes.
History / Summary
This large, lower section of German 15 inch shell, including its driving band, was found at Proyart on 27 August 1918 by members of the 20th Battalion, AIF.