British, WW1, 13 Pounder Brass Shell Case, Dated 1915, Made by RL – Royal Laboratory, Woolwich, England

*British, WW1, 13 Pounder Brass Shell Case, Dated 1915, Made by RL – Royal Laboratory, Woolwich, England*

British 13 pounder Mark II brass shell case Dated 1915, made by Made by RL – Royal Laboratory, Woolwich, England.

Approximate Measurements: 31.2xm tall, 9cm (3.5″) diameter base

Marked:
13 Pr II
T, 18, 235
War Arrow
RL(Royal Laboratory, Woolwich, England)
CF – Cordite Full Charge

Primer:
No 1 II
3/15
RL War Arrow

The Ordnance QF 13-pounder (quick-firing) field gun was the main artillery piece used by the British and Canadian Royal Horse Artillery at the start of World War I. Developed in response to lessons learned from the Boer War, it entered service in 1904. Designed for rapid firing and high mobility, it provided support for Cavalry brigades in fast-moving, open warfare scenarios. Its development paralleled the QF 18-pounder, which was used by the Royal Field Artillery, and both guns were designed to meet specific battlefield requirements for different artillery branches. During World War I, the 13 pounder saw service on all fronts and was widely praised for it’s high mobility and lethal effectiveness. However, once the mobility of open warfare gave way to static trench lines, the QF 13 Pounder would eventually be phased out in favor of the more powerful 18 pounder.

*Condition*

Good used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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