Germany, Belgium - Bullet - 1915

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A renovated original German artillery shell from June 1915, made of copper and brass, weighing 7.4 kg, with an engraving of a lion crushing an eagle symbolising Belgian military monuments.

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A heavy artillery shell of German origin from June 1915. No knowledge of artillery. The engraving shows a lion (symbol of Belgian military monuments) crushing an eagle (symbol of the German Empire). It is therefore a symbol of victory depicted in this engraving.
The whole weighs 7.4 kg, supported by three lion's legs and flanked by two lion's heads. Technical information on the bottom of the shell. June 1915, GESP, 24, SP 197. Shipped well packed with tracking.

A heavy artillery shell of German origin from June 1915. No knowledge of artillery. The engraving shows a lion (symbol of Belgian military monuments) crushing an eagle (symbol of the German Empire). It is therefore a symbol of victory depicted in this engraving.
The whole weighs 7.4 kg, supported by three lion's legs and flanked by two lion's heads. Technical information on the bottom of the shell. June 1915, GESP, 24, SP 197. Shipped well packed with tracking.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Germany, Belgium
Military Context
Yes
Year of Manufacture
1915
Material
Brass, Copper
Condition
Good
Original/ Replica
Refurbished original
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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