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Two simple German shells both engraved with crude Poppy's, crimped top and fluted bases.


It has a lovely original patina, German shells are made with more of a copper mix than French/other shells - please see photographs for overall condition. Small split in top rim of both shells.

one marked HL - manufacturer: Haniel Luege Dusseldorf - dated oct 1917.

one marked Rh MF Dusseldorf, Reheinische Munitionfabrik dated Oct 1917

Height: 22cm, diameter of base: 9cm.


A fantastic collector's piece.

Photographs have been taken in natural light, placed directly at times to highlight the art on the shell, colours may vary depending on light conditions.

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