MikeS Posted March 4, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 4, 2016 Hello Folks - Found this in a local shop and couldn't resist. It is, I believe, an Italian 75mm. Casing with a nice Trench Art Flag Scene painted on it with an inscription of "Ricordo del Passagio del PIAVE" and the name "J.A. Barnes." Unfortunately some of the paint has been lost, but still, I like it.... Any idea of how to find out who "J.A. Barnes" may be? Possibly a member of the USAAS? Thanks for looking! - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted March 4, 2016 Shell Markings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccooper Posted March 4, 2016 Share #3 Posted March 4, 2016 Hi, Mike- Yup, that is the shell I sold years ago - glad it has a good new home. Says that it is a souvenir of the crossing of the Piave. mccooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted March 4, 2016 Hi Brooke - Now that is interesting in itself. We are over in Western NY, so it hasn't traveled all that far. But still, to make the connection we have does make one wonder.... Yes, it has found a good home, and has a lot of company, including an Austrian 8cm. shell case engraved with "Mt. Grappa - June 26, 1918" Thanks again for your help! - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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