Weapon - Fuse cap for 18 pounder artillery shell

Historical information

Found in Somme Area by donor.

Physical description

Circular steel cap, with threaded base to attach to top of 18 pounder shell (Air burst fuse).

Inscriptions & markings

Numerical scale (see photo above) with gradations up to 9.5 for setting range at which fuse would ignite.

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