Western Front

Description: Decorated shell casing with projectile made from French 37mm shell.  Made by Corporal E. W. Nichols, Fourth Division, Canadian Engineers to record his service on the Western Front. Engraved with badge of the Canadian Engineers and 'Vimy, Amiens, Cambria [sic], Belgium, Arras, France, 1918, Mons, Valenciennes'. Signed 'E.W. Nichols, Canadian Engineers 4th Division'.  Shell dated 1917 on headstamp. 
61/2" tall.
 

WARNING: Decorated shell 
 casings, especially the small
 37mm size, sometimes come
 with projectiles. Occasionally
 these may contain live explosives
 that can kill or cause serious 
 injuries. Do not tamper with 
 or try to take apart any projectile,
 machine polish it or let children
 play with it. If in doubt take the 
 piece to someone who knows about
 military ordnance and can tell you
 if it contains live explosive material. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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