John Breed, Diary and Training diary, item 131

• March 30, 2017 04:19:19 Cheryl Ellsworth

  (Supplied when specially ordered)

  18 Pr. Star Shell Mk I
  

       The complete round consists of a

  cartridge case with, percussion primer, charge, paper/cyclinder

  star shell and fuze

       Weight of complete Round        13 lb 10 ¼ oz

             "       "  Cartridge & Primer     2        15

      Nature of Cordite MD                              4 ½

       Fuell charge                                              8

       Weight of Bursting Charge                     3 ¼ drs

             "       "  Shell & Fuze                  10      3 oz

       Fuze Tine 15 Seconds No 25

  
  

  The No1 Mark I* or II percussion primer will be used with

  this ammunition

  The charge consists of 8oz of cordite MD suze 4 ¼ in a

  circular bundle, recessed at one end to fit over the boss inside

  the cash and to permit of the insertion on the percussion primer

  It is held in position in the case by the perforated paper

  cylinder with two perforated discs at each end, an unperforated

  disc being also secured to the end that comes in contact

  with the cordite charge

  The star shell has a steel body recessed in the base

• March 30, 2017 04:19:10 Cheryl Ellsworth

  (Supplied when specially ordered)

  18 Pr. Star Shell Mk I
  

       The complete round consists of a

  cartridge case with, percussion primer, charge, paper/cyclinder

  star shell and fuze

       Weight of complete Round        13 lb 10 ¼ oz

             "       "  Cartridge & Primer     2        15

      Nature of Cordite MD                              4 ½

       Fuell charge                                               8

       Weight of Bursting Charge                     3 ¼ drs

             "       "  Shell & Fuze                  10      3 oz

       Fuze Tine 15 Seconds No 25

  
  

  The No1 Mark I* or II percussion primer will be used with

  this ammunition

  The charge consists of 8oz of cordite MD suze 4 ¼ in a

  circular bundle, recessed at one end to fit over the boss inside

  the cash and to permit of the insertion on the percussion primer

  It is held in position in the case by the perforated paper

  cylinder with two perforated discs at each end, an unperforated

  disc being also secured to the end that comes in contact

  with the cordite charge

  The star shell has a steel body recessed in the base

  
  

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