French WW I brass parachute flare shell

[Dr.E13]

2 1-2 French WW I brass flare shell.jpg

French WW I brass flare shell all 2 gether.jpg

French WW I brass flare shell bass.jpg

French WW I brass flare shell bass.jpg

It is very difficult to read the markings on the base shell headstamp. It looks like a 3 and the primer is marked Paris and CF.

I have been told that this is an uncomman WW I French Parachute Flare (illuminating).

Any comments or input is welcome.

Thanks,

Allan

[Dr.E13]

Can someone provide information about the above cartridge?

Thanks!

Allan

[hotto]

Hi Allan,

can you give me the length of the inner container?

Best regards
Horst

[Dr.E13]

Hello Horst,

The inner (longer) container is 17cm.

When you have time please take a look at the J. Pain & Sons parachute shell that I posted yesterday.

I greatly appreciate the time and information you have shared.

Thank you!

Have a Great Day!

Allan