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English: Cross-sectional view of cartridge case for 240 mm (9.45 inch) Trench Mortar as adopted by the US Army, 1918.

Cartridge case : Brass, 9.776 inches long x 6.67 inches diameter, flanged at base.

Percussion cap : contains percussion composition "H42" mixture : 21.97% flowers of sulphur; 30.83% sulphide of antimony; 47.20% chlorate of potash.
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Based on diagram in "Manual for Trench Artillery. Part IV. 240 mm Mortar". United States Army. March 1918. Reprinted July 1918.
War Department. Document No. 820. A.E.F. 519. Office of the Adjutant General.


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