WW2 British Naval 20mm Oerlikon Anti-Aircraft Autocannon Shell Casing (not fired) by Raleigh Cycle Co. 1944

Here on offer is a fine example of a “never fired”, WW2 British Naval 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft autocannon shell casing, by Raleigh Cycle Co., dated 1944.

The 20mm Oerlikon was among the most important light anti-aircraft weapons used by Allied forces during WW2. Mounted aboard Royal Navy warships, merchant vessels and coastal installations, it proved highly effective against low-flying aircraft and dive bombers. By 1942 these guns had become standard defensive armament across much of the Allied fleet and saw action in virtually every theatre of war.

The base of the shell case is stamped:

RH 1944 OeZ,

The RH identifies it as being manufactured by the Raleigh Cycle Company Ltd., Nottingham, one of many British civilian manufacturers redirected to wartime production during WW2.

The OeZ marking denotes Oerlikon loading with nitrocellulose propellant rather than traditional cordite.

This was a later war produced example being made in 1944, and it was actually never used/fired.

It is in excellent condition with just some minor dark marks to the brass finish.

Approx. Measurements – Height: 8cm. Base diameter: 2.3cm.

It measures 4.3” (11cm) tall and 0.85” (2.1cm) diameter at the base.

It weighs 90g.

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