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WWII Shell Casing

Key Details

Date: c.1944

Original or Replica: Original

Era: The General

Collection: IKEducation

Citations: Donated by Joe Basso

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Empty bottom portion of shell casing indicative of ammunition fired from warships on D-Day. The resulting craters created by shelling was to provide cover from enemy fire. Approx. 2’ H and 4.25′ W

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