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WWI era British Army Shell Case
WWI era British Army Shell Case

SOLD – WW1 Shell Carrier

An original WW1 era British Royal Navy leather, cork & canvas cordite charge carrier.

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An original WW1 era British Royal Navy leather, cork & canvas cordite charge carrier.

An original red leather Royal Navy cordite charge carrier. Constructed of leather, cork and canvas – these types of carrier were used by the Royal Navy prior to, during and after WW1 to carry the cordite charges for Naval guns.

The front has a colourful Kings Crown Heraldic Arms of Great Britain.

It has a complete canvas lining and the studs for a carrying handle.

If interested, I also have a white version of this cordite carrier and another red one

 

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