Used to protect Artillery Shells and Projectiles by the German Imperial Army An example of the protection offered to Artillary shells by the German Imperial Army during ww1Shell Carrier of Wicker of tightly woven Wicker, Leather, Cylindrical in shape with a Tapered Nose. Leather and Metal Carrying Handle to bottom. Four Leather Reenforcing Rings to Exterior. Nose poen to the Diameter of 45mm. Noneshell case holder, ww1, immperial german army