This is a large exploded artillery shell projectile fragment which is a blown outer case section from a projectile which is rusty and in relic but solid condition it does not have any original paintwork left it has been very well cleaned up with sharp jagged edges and looks like the bottom of a high explosive projectile and is 3 inches long by 3 half inches wide and is perfect for display or any collection. The shell projectile section was recovered on battlefield of Carpiquet airfield 4-5 July 1944 in Normandy.The shell fragment comes with 2xA5 laminated information cards.
The Battle for Carpiquet Airfield, part of the wider battle of Normandy, was primarily fought during Operation Windsor on July 4–5, 1944. A Canadian attack by the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division spearheaded by the 8th infantry Brigade aimed to seize the heavily defended airfield and village from the German 12th SS Panzer Division "Hitlerjugend". Despite fierce resistance, high casualties, and an initial setback, the Canadians eventually captured Carpiquet and the airfield by July 5, supported by significant artillery, tanks, and air power. The airfield was a D-Day objective that remained a persistent obstacle until its capture during this operation.
This is a large exploded artillery shell projectile fragment which is a blown outer case section from a projectile which is rusty and in relic but solid condition it does not have any original paintwork left it has been very well cleaned up with sharp jagged edges and looks like the bottom of a high explosive projectile and is 3 inches long by 3 half inches wide and is perfect for display or any collection. The shell projectile section was recovered on battlefield of Carpiquet airfield 4-5 July 1944 in Normandy.The shell fragment comes with 2xA5 laminated information cards.
The Battle for Carpiquet Airfield, part of the wider battle of Normandy, was primarily fought during Operation Windsor on July 4–5, 1944. A Canadian attack by the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division spearheaded by the 8th infantry Brigade aimed to seize the heavily defended airfield and village from the German 12th SS Panzer Division "Hitlerjugend". Despite fierce resistance, high casualties, and an initial setback, the Canadians eventually captured Carpiquet and the airfield by July 5, supported by significant artillery, tanks, and air power. The airfield was a D-Day objective that remained a persistent obstacle until its capture during this operation.
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