WW2 1942 British Dated 20mm Oerikon Ammunition Shell Casing DWM These rounds were never intended

These rounds were never intended for combat use and were produced in far smaller quantities than ordinary service ammunition

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ensuring safe storage and easy access to its contents

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WW2 1942 British Dated 20mm Oerikon Ammunition Shell Casing DWM These rounds were never intendedThis particular 20mm casing was manufactured in Royal Ordnance Factory, Blackpool, Worcester (ROF20) The OeZ marking means Oerlikon, Loaded with Nitrocellulose powder. This marking was used to differentiate the semi rimmed Oerlikon rounds from the similar looking (but not interchangeable) 20m Hispano. In British service, a Z stamped on the base of a case 20mm or below in caliber indicates that the case is loaded with nitrocellulose flake powder. This