Historical information
This round was fired by the QF 1 pounder gun known as the Pom-pom because of its distinctive sound when firing. It was the world's first automatic cannon and was used by many different countries. It achieved notoriety when used by the Boers in the South African War 1899 - 1902.
Physical description
Brass case and iron pom-pom projectile.
Inscriptions & markings
V S & M