Identification Needed: Shell Casings

b.loree

b.loree

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I picked these up years ago at a church rummage sale, they were being sold as candle holders :) . I have no clue as to origin, time period or calibre. I would very much appreciate any information that members can provide.

They are approx 3.75 inches long or 9.25cm, the base diameter measures approx 2.75 inches or 4.3cm. The markings are visible in the pics but for clarification: PD.Ps, 186, 117, exploding bomb symbol, 37-85. The second has all of these except for a number change 20, 118.

 
Well, you can go to Kaiser's Bunker Guide to Imperial German Cartridge Casings You can see it HERE.

At the top of the page is the Imperial German Cartridge Casings Quick Guide, or just scroll to the bottom and open the page for the 3,7cm Hotchkiss C/97/98 which is what these look like.
 
Thanks gentlemen! How they ended up in a church rummage sale in Barrie Ontario is beyond belief.
 
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