Shell baseplate I.D

**roy9** · 5th April 2012, 10:32

Any ideas what this is from ?

**kirk89** · 5th April 2012, 14:28

I think it comes from France.

**Wellington285** · 5th April 2012, 20:51

Could it be off a British 25pounder.
Ian

**Wellington285** · 7th April 2012, 16:34

What does the writing on picture 3 say on what looks like a tombstone, all i can see when enlarged looks like RIP
Ian

**Tangmere1940** · 7th April 2012, 18:12

The base of a British 25lb shell, dated 1943. Thats what it says....!!

**Wellington285** · 7th April 2012, 22:24

Enlargement of picture 3 definately some writing there
Ian

**roy9** · 7th April 2012, 23:28

I did not notice any writing when I took the photographs. I will have a closer look.

**roy9** · 10th April 2012, 14:49

I have had an other look and somebody has scratched on ..RIP Gone are the days.....

**hindenburg** · 10th April 2012, 19:27

Tombstone,flask and cup ?

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