| Place | Europe: France |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/11679 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | Steel |
| Date made | c 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
18 pdr Projectile Relic
Description
Remains of an 18 pounder artillery projectile. The projectile is made from steel and has been subject to an incomplete detonation. The metal is severely corroded. Markings QF, 18 PR, BSC (B IN TRIANGLE).
History / Summary
The remains of an 18 pounder artillery projectile of the kind used by Australian and British forces on the Western Front during the First World War. It was subject to an incomplete detonation that has caused it to warp.