British, WW2, 2 PR PR 11 VIII Pom Pom Shell Case, Dated 1936

*British, WW2, 2 PR PR 11 VIII Pom Pom Shell Case, Dated 1936*

Marked: "1936 PR 11 VIII & Sub-Cal I II LA"

Shell case from ammunition of naval 2 pounder pom-pom gun.

This shell case is the 2-pounder No.1, employed in the British naval "Pom Pom" anti-aircraft gun. In good condition, dated 1936 with a British broad arrow stamp on the base. The “2 pr II” and “VIII” refer to the most common versions of the gun in RN service. The “Sub-Cal” means that it is used in sub-calibre training systems (the gun being attached to, or mounted within, larger guns). The LA refers to low angle training systems (the high-angle case was shorter).

4.7cm diameter at base, 5.6cm tall.

*Condition*
Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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