A Set of 3 off - 37 mm QF 1 Pounder - "Pom-Pom" Brass Shells - Trench Art

A Set of 3 off - 37 mm QF 1 Pounder - "Pom-Pom" Brass Shells - Trench Art

The QF 1 pounder, universally known as the pom-pom due to the sound of its discharge, was a 37 mm British autocannon, the first of its type in the world. It was used by several countries initially as an infantry gun and later as a light anti-aircraft gun.

Early versions were sold under the Maxim-Nordenfelt label, whereas versions in British service (i.e. from 1900) were labelled Vickers, Sons and Maxim (VSM) as Vickers had bought out Maxim-Nordenfelt in 1897, but they are the same gun.

Description: -

Decorative crimped pattern around the top edge

Two of the three brass shells are inscribed with the Scottish Thistle. The third inscribed plant unknown. Not certain of the significance

One of the brass shells is dated 1915 and manufactured by VSM - Vickers, Sons and Maxim. Further markings indicate the case was accepted for service filled with cordite and with a full charge

Items are in good second-hand condition

Inert Ammunition

3 - off 37 mm QF 1 Pounder - "Pom-Pom" Brass Shells

Length - 9 cm casing

Lip Diameter - 37 mm

Rim Diameter - 45 mm

Total weight combined- 495 grams

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