This artillery shell has been sitting on our wall unit since I can remember, no one knew where it came from or who brought it home. After a bit of research I found that it was brought home by my uncle who had fought in France during World War 1 near the Somme River with the 33rd Battalion in August 1918.
The inscription says:
The Battle of Accroche Wood 8-8-18 Somme River Area
The markings on the shell:
PATR-FABR
AUG 1889
KARLSBRUHE
7
I take it the date of AUG 1889 was when it was made. Karlsbruhe was the factory in Germany where it was made. It would have taken a 40mm projectile but I can`t find out what artillery it was used in, maybe Anti Aircraft cannon.
I usually give it a clean on Anzac Day so I thought I would share it on here.
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