Original German WWII Inert 30mm High Explosive Round by Metallwerke GmbH, Holleischen Kreis Meis - Dated 1944

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely inert example of a German 30mm High Explosive round, made up of an original projectile with fuze and steel shell casing. This example is completely void of any explosive content nor is it able to be used as an explosive device. The round is in compliance with the current BATF standards on inert ordnance. Like all deactivated ordnance, this round is Not Available for Export.

The fuze of this example is marked zz1589 B 149 exw 44, denoting 1944 manufacture by Metallwerke GmbH, Holleischen Kreis Meis of Sudetengau, a known maker of ammunition components.

The body of the projectile is also stamped My exw463/44 for 1944 manufacture by the same maker, Metallwerke GmbH, Holleischen Kreis Meis of Sudetengau. The round measures 11 ¾” tall, and some of the base of the shell is missing from oxidation.

A great example ready for further research and display.