Shrapnel Pendant

Historical Information

Type: WWl Shrapnel

Pabric: Brass (Resin Coated)

Date: WWl

Pind Location: Colchester, Essex, UK

Extra intormation:

Shrapnel in World War I was a deadly and defining element of battlefield warfare, causing immense casualties among soldiers.

The term originally referred to a specific type of artillery shell, invented by British officer Henry Shrapnel in the late 18th century. These shells contained numerous lead or steel balls and were designed to explode mid-air, scattering lethal fragments over a wide area. By World War I, traditional shrapnel shells were still in use, but high-explosive artillery became more dominant, producing jagged metal fragments upon detonation. Soldiers in the trenches were particularly vulnerable to shrapnel, as it could easily penetrate flesh. causing severe injuries or death. Helmets, such as the British Brodie helmet, were introduced to offer some protection, but shrapnel wounds remained one of the most common injuries of the war. Today, remnants of shrapnel from World War I are still found on former battlefields, serving as a stark reminder of the war's brutal nature.

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