British 105mm Howitzer Smoke Round Casing INERT

The British 105mm Howitzer Smoke Round Casing (INERT) is an authentic, deactivated shell casing originally used with 105mm field howitzers. This casing was designed to house smoke rounds, which provided concealment or marked targets on the battlefield. The casing is made of brass and displays distinctive markings and manufacturing stamps typical of British military ordnance. As an inert item, it contains no explosive components, having been safely emptied and rendered non-functional according to appropriate safety standards. The piece reflects mid to late 20th-century British artillery equipment and exhibits design features standardized for NATO-compatible artillery systems. Such casings were widely utilized in training and combat scenarios to increase tactical versatility for artillery units. This artifact measures approximately the original length and diameter, offering an accurate representation of British artillery technology of its period. It serves as a tangible example of the materials employed in historic military operations and ordnance manufacturing.