~ WW1 German 13cm Shell Case ~
German First World War shrapnel shell. The German army's primary "13cm" ordnance referred to the 13.5 cm Kanone 09, a heavy field gun that fired 42 kg (93 lb) shells. These shells were typically separate-loading, meaning the projectile and the brass cartridge case containing the propellant were loaded as two distinct parts
Calibre: 135 mm (5.3 in).
Projectile Weight: 42 kg (93 lb).
Muzzle Velocity: 695 m/s (2,280 ft/s).
Maximum Range: 16.5 km (approximately 10.3 miles).
Ammunition Type: High Explosive (HE) and Shrapnel rounds were standard.
~ Diemensions ~
In very good condition with little to no rust.
~ VERY HEAVY ITEM ~
