'Part of German shell'
Production date
1914-1918
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Black and white image depicting part of a German shell. Writing on the obverse side of the image reads 'Part of germ-hun shell taken from shoulder of RFM Shaw, weight four and three quarter ounces. RFM is an abbreviation for the rank of Rifleman and the term 'hun' is a derogatory nickname that was used during the First World War by the English and American officers to describe members of the German Army.
Collection Type
Archives
Level of Current Record
item
Catalogue Number
0324/IN7158
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