Original U.S. WWI Era Hand Painted French 75mm Shell Casing “11th Day, 11th Hour, 11th Month”, Souvenir From “Verdun Sector 1918” German Afrikakorp This example has definitely been

This example has definitely been remounted several times

juts some scratches

Replica Items: These patches were made to deceive

it has studs for latching to a through-armor fitting in many British WW2 AFVs (armored fighting vehicles)

The range reticle in the right side is clear

Original U.S. WWI Era Hand Painted French 75mm Shell Casing “11th Day, 11th Hour, 11th Month”, Souvenir From “Verdun Sector 1918” German Afrikakorp This example has definitely beenOriginal Item: Only Available. The United States lacked industry that could build artillery and was only able to do so in collaboration with European manufacturers. With the outbreak of the war in 1914, this collaboration came to an end as European manufacturers focused on equipping their home countries. When the United States entered the war in 1917, it was clear that their artillery would not be sufficient, so the USA mostly used French and British