{"product_id":"imperial-german-wwi-polte-magdeburg-artillery-base","title":"Imperial German WWI Polte Magdeburg Artillery Base","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Imperial German World War I brass artillery component manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolte Armaturen- und Maschinenfabrik AG of Magdeburg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Germany’s principal wartime ammunition producers. The base is clearly headstamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“POLTE MAGDEBURG”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“AUG 1914,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e placing its manufacture during the opening month of the First World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece retains its original military inspection and production markings, including lot and acceptance stamps surrounding the central primer. Constructed of heavy solid brass, it has developed a rich untouched patina with scattered oxidation and honest age consistent with over a century of storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt some point after its military service, the component appears to have been repurposed into a small lidded container or keepsake box, a common practice using surplus artillery components after World War I. Whether displayed as an ordnance artifact or a piece of trench art, it represents an authentic relic from the earliest days of the Great War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to any Imperial German, World War I, artillery, or trench art collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good original condition with attractive untouched patina, age-related oxidation, and complete original markings. Lid and base separate properly and display well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43233252245581,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/68EEDE53-C8DF-483C-AB37-1D4AFFD36C85.jpg?v=1783800757","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/imperial-german-wwi-polte-magdeburg-artillery-base","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}