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Object Name |
Shell, Artillery |
Source |
Iowa Masonic Library |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.002.034 |
Credit line |
Iowa Masonic Library - Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Description |
This is a small brass 37mm shell produced for use in the German Army in 1905. It measures 2.5" (6.25cm) in height and 1.55" (3.9cm) in diameter. The interior components of the shell are missing, leaving only the bottom portion of the casing. The outer surface of the shell is in good condition, with remarkably little tarnishing. The interior surface is quite tarnished and sports a dark gray/black color. Inscriptions on the bottom of the casing show its manufacture date as 1905, almost ten years before the First World War. It is of German manufacture, as the name "KARLSRUHE" is engraved prominently on the bottom. Other engravings include the letter "M" underneath a decorative crown design, with the accompanying inscription, "C/97 98" beneath it. The Roman numeral "VI" is engraved to the left of the center primer hole, and the number "151" is engraved beneath the word, "KARLSRUHE." The "M" stands for "Kaiserliche Marine," indicating that this shell was used by the German Navy during the First World War. This content can be used with the following resources: SS.4.25: Technological Change This content can be used to educate students on the ways in which military technology advanced during the First World War and how those advancements impacted the lives of Iowa servicemen who participated in the war. For any use other than instructional materials, please check with the organization that owns this item for any copyright restrictions. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Linn |
Subjects |
Artillery (Weaponry) Military tactics Navies Naval operations War Warfare World War I |
Classification |
Artifacts Military Museums Navy War World War I |
Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
German Military tactics Naval operations Naval warfare War War & Conflict Warfare World War I WW1 WWI |
Legal Status |
Copyright to this resource is held by the Iowa Masonic Library and Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For more information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
