Historical information

The Ordnance QF 18-pounder was the standard British field gun of the First World War and was used by both British and Commonwealth Forces. It was horse drawn until the army replaced horses with motor vehicles in the 1930s. The gun was still in use with the Australian Army in the early days of WW2 until replaced by more modern 25 pounder gun/howitzers.

Physical description

Rimmed brass shell with iron and steel projectile.

Inscriptions & markings

18 PR II
M.A.C. 255 F
BA 19816
1916