Royal Navy 6 Pdr Mk III Brass Cartridge Case dated 1904 wash and various bars on the

and various bars on the reverse to denote the recipient's specific service

sought after by military history enthusiasts and collectors for its authenticity

for award to citizens of the British Commonwealth who had served full-time in the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945

and measures 33 mm in diameter

Royal Navy 6 Pdr Mk III Brass Cartridge Case dated 1904 wash and various bars on theThe Royal Navy 6 Pdr Mk III Brass Cartridge Case, dated 1904, is a significant historical artifact from the pre World War I era. This cartridge case was used with the QF (Quick Firing) 6 pounder naval gun, a widely deployed weapon on British warships of the time. Made from solid brass, the Mk III case is durable and corrosion resistant, designed to withstand harsh maritime conditions. Its role was crucial in housing the gun's propellant charge,