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05-03-23, 09:55 AM
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Cannon shell protector
Hi All
I have just picked this up at a market, never seen anything like it before. I am guessing that is clipped over the back of a cannon shell to protect the percussion cap / primer from being knocked and dischaging, is that correct? Can anybody identify the markings? The broad arrow is obvious, so I know that one. The "4In MkIV Gun" is interesting. I know naval cannons were called guns, so is this a naval item? Thanks, cheers, Alex 
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05-03-23, 10:00 AM
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Alex,
Not a Member myself but imagine the answer will be on this site somewhere. http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/forums...and-Containers Simon.
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05-03-23, 10:46 AM
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Quick Firing 4 Inch Naval Gun
Hi Alex,
I'm a member on both sites. And I can tell you that you're on the right track, as the clip does protect the primer. Here's a link below. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QF_4-i..._IV,_XII,_XXII I've asked BOCN members about the ES&S stamp to see who made it and I'll let you know when I get an answer. Cheers, Invest
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Collector of brass numerals worn within Australia between 1912 - 1918, by all infantry battalion soldiers on the front of their caps and slouch hats. Always looking to buy or trade with other like minded collectors. Last edited by Investment; 05-03-23 at 10:59 AM.
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05-03-23, 10:47 AM
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It is as you assume.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QF_4-i..._IV,_XII,_XXII Not sure if they are still in use but I have 2 Pounder Anti-Tank gun examples as I own a 1945 Daimler Armoured Car.
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05-03-23, 11:06 AM
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Alex,
The large 'N' on it is used on Naval Equipment to indicate their ownership/use. I used to find dozens of these for the 18Pdr QF Gun on the Battlefields of France, but have never seen one as nice as yours. regards
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#7
05-03-23, 11:14 AM
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Looks like these came in various sizes to fit on different munitions.
https://sallyantiques.co.uk/product/...rimer-cover-2/ .
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05-03-23, 11:27 AM
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ES&S is E. Showell & Sons, Birmingham.
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Collector of brass numerals worn within Australia between 1912 - 1918, by all infantry battalion soldiers on the front of their caps and slouch hats. Always looking to buy or trade with other like minded collectors.
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