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AUSTRALIAN ARMS AUCTIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LESKI AUCTIONS (#1047) Closed

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Lot 415SCARCE GERMAN WWI TRENCH MORTAR BRASS SHELL CASING: 24cm diameter x 23cm high; the base inscribed POLTE FEBR 1915 MAGDEBURG with the Imperial Crown & MG2; comes with a copy of a photo & information of the mortar itself. A scarce item for the militaria & cartridge collector; in original condition. The trench mortar was a Minenwerfer with a range of 1000 yards & valuable in trench warfare. Most effective during the third battle of Passchendaele.

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$700 (4 bids)
Estimate: $700 - $800

AUSTRALIAN ARMS AUCTIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LESKI AUCTIONS (#1047) Closed

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  • SCARCE GERMAN WWI TRENCH MORTAR BRASS SHELL CASING: 24cm diameter x 23cm high; the base inscribed POLTE FEBR 1915 MAGDEBURG with the Imperial Crown & MG2; comes with a copy of a photo & information of the mortar itself. A scarce item for the militaria &