Rare German 10.5cm brass shell case dated 1917 fired by 10.5cm Naval gun (SK L/35, L/40). The shell case was found in Wilhelshaven the German naval base from 1914-1918.

This a very rare to find and rare German 10.5cm brass shell case dated 1917 and fired by 10.5cm Naval gun (SK L/35, L/40).This large caliber case still retains some of its brass colour lovely and clean but does have some discolor in places but nothing to bad the neck has a bit of damage. The case is complete also with its primer, on the bottom complete with its original markings and is dated 1917. The case was found in Wilhelshaven the German naval base from 1914-1918.The case comes with A5 laminated information card with pictures.

German 10.5cm Naval guns were versatile rapid-fire cannons (SK L/35, L/40) used on various cruisers, gunboats, and even converted merchant ships, known for quick loading and effective secondary armament, with notable examples like the L/40 appearing on ships such as the Bremen-class cruisers.

Wilhelshaven was the largest German naval base, home to the bulk of the High Seas Fleet for North Sea operations.