{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-ww1-brass-artillery-shell-case-dated-nov-1917-hl-marked-1","title":"Original Imperial German WW1 Brass Artillery Shell Case Dated Dec 1917 – HL Marked","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eA superb original \u003cstrong data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eImperial German First World War brass artillery cartridge case\u003c\/strong\u003e, clearly dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eDecember 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eDEZ 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e), representing an authentic piece of wartime ordnance history. This impressive case retains crisp original base markings including \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eSt\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e313\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e1917\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e67% Cu\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eHL \/ 31\u003c\/strong\u003e, believed to denote wartime contractor and production batch details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eManufactured during the final year of the Great War, this case reflects the vast industrial effort behind German artillery production, with the brass alloy composition marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e67% copper\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fascinating period detail showing wartime material specifications. Cases of this type were used with German field artillery, which played a decisive role across the Western Front during trench warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eOf particular interest, the case shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"914\"\u003efaint secondary markings believed to resemble the AIF (Australian Imperial Force) badge\u003c\/strong\u003e, possibly added later as a period souvenir, unit marking, or post-war commemorative embellishment. While worn and indistinct, these markings add further character and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eIts tall straight-sided form and attractive aged brass finish make it a striking display item for collectors of German militaria, WW1 relics, battlefield history, and military antiques. The clearly dated headstamp adds strong collector interest, placing its manufacture in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eDecember 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e, only months before the final campaigns of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eAn excellent original piece ideal for display in a study, office, museum collection, or militaria cabinet. Increasingly difficult to source with clear markings and strong visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1805\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related marks, patina, polishing wear, and service marks consistent with age.\u003cbr data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1805\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eInert empty brass case for display only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e polishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eInert empty brass case for display only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57059917594999,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_47702.jpg?v=1777559084","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-ww1-brass-artillery-shell-case-dated-nov-1917-hl-marked-1","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}