31st Jul, 2024 10:00

TWO DAY: Military & Collectables Auction

 
  Lot 809
 

809

A rare German Howitzer 'Big Bertha' 420mm shell

Sold for £2,300
Estimated at £1,800 - £2,000


 

A rare German Howitzer 'Big Bertha' 420mm shell, dated 1917, marked with the Crowned M for the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial Navy), also marked with two flaming bombs, the mark for Patronenfabrik Karlsruhe, also marked 1300, and C/12 to the centre, base diameter is 44.5cm, 78cm high, approx 58.5kg