Inert .303 British Round – RL 1937 Headstamp (Royal Laboratory, Woolwich, UK) Red Cross which adds to its authenticity

which adds to its authenticity and character

Named to J

these mess tins saw daily use by British soldiers and are a staple of mid-20th century military life

The cutaway reveals the internal structure

Manufactured by Eley Brothers

Inert .303 British Round – RL 1937 Headstamp (Royal Laboratory, Woolwich, UK) Red Cross which adds to its authenticityThis is an inert . 303 British cartridge, manufactured in 1937 by RL Royal Laboratory, Woolwich Arsenal, UK. Fully deactivated and UKlegal, it is completely safe for handling, display, or educational purposes. The RL 37 headstamp identifies its pre World War II British manufacture, making it an authentic example of Royal Laboratory ordnance production. Ideal for collectors of British military ammunition, historians, or anyone building a reference