Historical information
Pre WW1
and WW1
1888 onwards
Significance
Used before WW1 by the French Army and used continuously through the Boer War (African Campaign) and into WW1 1914-1918.
Physical description
1 x 1888 issue Spitzer bullet 8 x 50mm R. Lebel Model Cupro Nickel lead core. Inscription on the bottom CAG V1 8 17.
Inscriptions & markings
CAG V1 8 17.