Looks like an ammo round??

[sasnz]

Hi Everone, just been down to a battle site that was fought in 1863. Found this item but not to sure of age or use. Had a crimson filling that I have taken out, Does cordite turn crimson with age?? Dimensions are 40mm long and 12mm Diameter. End of cartridge reads MED RED. Any Ideas?? Hope the pictures help, best I could do. You comments will be appreciated. Cheers

 

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[Montana Jim]

Lipstick


MED. RED = medium red

 

[sasnz]

Thanks montana Jim, Think you got it in one. Never thought of that, Amazing it was found around a trench.

 

[Montana Jim]

Thanks montana Jim, Think you got it in one. Never thought of that, Amazing it was found around a trench.

Not sure - hard to tell from one picture, but your carefull inspection of the piece compared to antique lipsticks...

 

[trikikiwi]

........ Amazing it was found around a trench.

There has to be a story there
Cheers, Mike

 

[88irocarmy]

Seems to be an artillery primer, inserted into the breech to initiate the firing of artillery rounds.
My guess, found some items like that one here in Germany.
HH

 

[willie d]

........ Amazing it was found around a trench.

There has to be a story there
Cheers, Mike

Don't ask, don't tell

 

[silverswede]

Mebbe belonged to Corporal Klinger, huh.

 

[bclark]

I guess they had barracks rats back then also. Servicing the line I guess.

 

[re-tek]

I guess they had barracks rats back then also. Servicing the line I guess.

ring around the ...
oh nevermind

 

[Krovas]

Hi Everone, just been down to a battle site that was fought in 1863.

Is it just me, or is this the treasure hunting equivalent of dicing with Death?