WW1 British Canadian 18 Pounder Shrapnel Shell INERT

This is an inert World War I British Canadian 18 Pounder shrapnel shell, historically used as standard field artillery ammunition by British and Commonwealth forces. The 18 Pounder was the primary field gun of the British Empire during the Great War, widely regarded for its reliability and suitability on the Western Front. This shell consists of a cylindrical steel body designed to carry a payload of steel balls and an explosive charge. Upon firing, the fuze would detonate the charge, dispersing shrapnel over a wide area. The markings and construction of this example reflect typical production features used by both British and Canadian manufacturers during the conflict, including characteristic stampings and measurements. This item has been rendered completely inert and contains no live explosive components, making it suitable for historical reference or museum display. It represents the technological and industrial efforts of the Allies during World War I.