Imperial German Ehrhardt 7.5cm Artillery Shell Case, Dated August 1916

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Imperial German Ehrhardt 7.5cm artillery shell case, dated August 1916, a First World War period brass case associated with field artillery designed by Heinrich Ehrhardt (1840–1928). The case is of typical cylindrical brass construction, designed to house the propellant charge for a 7.5cm field gun round. Base markings read “45 / PATRONENFABRIK / AUG 1915 / KARLSBURG”, with the primer reading “Fried. Krupp AG” and the number “12”, placing it firmly within the period of the First World War. Such cases were ejected after firing and often retained for reuse or later repurposed.

Artillery shell cases of this type were used extensively by Imperial German forces throughout the war, mostly in German South-West Africa, and were also sold to Norway, Portugal, and Finland.

Many shell cases were later adapted for decorative or utilitarian purposes, particularly in the form of trench art, though examples retaining their original military form are also widely collected. Pieces such as this are valued within militaria collecting for their historical context and clearly dated markings.

Manufactured in brass with a solid base and clearly struck headstamp, this example offers a tangible representation of First World War artillery equipment.

Dimensions
Approx. 276mm height (typical for Ehrhardt 7.5cm cases)

Approx. 75mm internal diameter

Condition
Good overall condition, with clear base markings and a well-preserved form. Surface patina and light marks consistent with age and handling are present. No major dents, cracks, or structural damage noted.

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SC-1