{"product_id":"us-wwii-era-37mm-projectile-w-casing","title":"US WWII-era 37mm Projectile w\/ casing","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the base markings and form:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: 37mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Likely from a 37mm M16 \/ M3 anti-tank or aircraft cannon round used by the U.S. during World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Your base stamp appears to show 1942.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker mark: The “P.D.” marking commonly refers to Plymouth Ordnance Plant (or similar wartime production facility) depending on the exact stamp variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass cartridge casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel projectile with copper driving band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimer still visible in the base (inert)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rounds were commonly saved by soldiers and turned into decorative trench art souvenirs after being fired or recovered. Trench art refers to decorative objects made from battlefield materials such as shell casings, bullets, and scrap metal during wartime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour example is fairly typical:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprojectile placed back into the casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavy patina from age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminimal decorative modification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy oxidation on projectile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper driving band visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass casing with natural patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo engraving or heavy modification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause it lacks engraved decoration, it falls into the simple trench art \/ inert display round category rather than high-end soldier-engraved pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42779144814669,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/0633A1AA-DA93-47DD-A0D0-EDCE3035C45E.jpg?v=1773420386","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/us-wwii-era-37mm-projectile-w-casing","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}