British WW1 Memorabilia, World War One Brass Fuse Artefact, Brass Paperweight (M6)

This is a WW1 British No. 85 brass fuse sourced from the Somme region in France. This genuine militaria artefact has been fired so will show impact damage. This piece of war memorabilia is in a relic condition, it is a snapshot of history which would make an unusual paperweight as it weighs a hefty 0.8kg. It would be a great gift for a militaria collector of a Grandfather. Relics from WW1 are still being found today, even over 100 years later, by farmers across the Battlefields of the Somme. This example has some damage to one side, possibly from when it was fired or when a farm machine cut into it as it was unearthed. It has the pinking caused from age; as brass corrodes, it can undergo dezincification, a process in which zinc is lost and copper is left behind. This causes the brass to turn a pink colour in places. See our online vintage brocante shop selling over 300 unique, vintage and up cycled French finds for your home and garden, including more militaria from The Somme region, all sourced from markets and militaria fairs across France. We have a number of fuses, both German and British pieces, see the militaria section of our shop. Militaria WW1 and WW2 – All Things French Store

unpackaged weight 0.8kg
height approx 6cm

Free postage is by Royal mail for mainland UK, including Highlands and Islands. Unfortunately, this item cannot be posted to Northern Ireland or shipped internationally.