Artillery Shell Collection

The Filling Factory, Hereford, 1918 (w/c and crayon)
WFA80827 The Filling Factory, Hereford, 1918 (w/c and crayon) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 38.1x45.7 cm; Wolseley Fine Arts, London, UK; (add.info.: by Charles Ginner)

British Army 81mm mortar rounds in their containers stacked

A U. S. Marine fires a Javelin anti-armor missile
February 10, 2010 - A U.S. Marine fires a Javelin anti-armor missile at a Taliban position on the outskirts of Marjah, Afghanistan

Close-up view of a soldier cradling a munition
April 22, 2005 - Shortly after entering the Central Command area of responsibility, Marines proceeded to Djibouti to take advantage of the extensive ranges

A squad leader points to a delay setting on an 81mm mortar round
January 1, 2006 - A squad leader points to a delay setting on an 81mm mortar round

A static display of a converted ordnance shell and a simple mine are used at teaching tools for Marines at the Camp Wilson IED lane

Explosive devices await destruction. The weapons are part of a 13, 000 cache destroyed by the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Alpha Flight, Sather Air Base

Inert artillery rounds litter Camp Wolfe

Inert artillery shells are stacked up for collection

Munitions are ready for a controlled detonation
September 1, 2007 - Munitions are ready for a controlled detonation conducted by Air Force explosive ordnance disposal specialists at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam in Afghanistans Laghman Province

Explosive devices are identified and inventoried before being destroyed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists

81mm mortar rounds ready stacked ready for use. The L16A2 81mm mortar is a Battlegroup level indirect fire weapon which is capable of providing accurate High Explosive

Mortar rounds, ammunition, and other enemy ordnance lay in a cache unearthed during Operation Southern Advance in Almariyah, Iraq

A U. S. Marine prepares howitzer rounds to be fired near Baghdad, Iraq
January 6, 2007 - A U.S. Marine prepares howitzer rounds to be fired near Baghdad, Iraq

U. S. Army soldiers firing an FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile
U.S. Army soldiers firing an FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile

A Marine prepares to drop a high explosive round into a mortar tube
January 9, 2006 - A Marine prepares to drop a high explosive round into the tube during an indirect fire mission launched against insurgents near Forward Operating Base Hit, Iraq

A mortar is fired from a Stryker vehicle
Al Anbar, Iraq, March 9, 2006 - A mortar is fired from a Stryker vehicle during a test firing at the Combat Out Post Rawah, in the Al Anbar Province

A U. S. Soldier lays C-4 explosive sticks on top of unexploded ordnance ready for disposal
July 13, 2010 - A U.S. Soldier lays C-4 explosive sticks on top of unexploded ordnance ready for disposal outside Bassami, Iraq. The Iraqi Bomb Disposal Company with support and guidance from U.S

World War II poster of factory smoke stacks transforming into artillery guns
Vintage World War II poster of factory smoke stacks transforming into artillery guns and a artillery shell. It reads, Code For Victory

French soldiers fire their 155mm artlillery piece at German positions on the Western Front
France: October 10, 1939. French soldiers fire their 155mm artlillery piece at German positions on the Western Front

1950s Atomic Cannon Test
Frenchmans Flat, Nevada: May 25, 1953. The first atomic artillery shell in history is fired from the Armys new 280mm artillery gun

Mustard gas production, 1954
Mustard gas production. 1950s production of artillery shells containing mustard gas at Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Commerce City, Colorado, USA

Rocket travel parody, 1909. Four German soldiers acting out a comic scene, riding a rocket or large artillery shell equipped with a horses head

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"Artillery Shell: A Glimpse into the World of Explosive Power" Step back in time to the Filling Factory in Hereford, 1918, where skilled hands meticulously crafted artillery shells with watercolor and crayon. The artistry behind these deadly weapons is as awe-inspiring as it is chilling. Witness the organized precision of the British Army as stacks upon stacks of 81mm mortar rounds rest snugly in their containers. These powerful projectiles stand ready to unleash their destructive force when called upon. Feel the adrenaline surge as a U. S. Marine unleashes a Javelin anti-armor missile, obliterating any obstacle that stands in its way. The sheer power and accuracy displayed by this weapon leave no doubt about its effectiveness on the battlefield. Zooming in closer, catch a glimpse of a soldier cradling a munition with utmost care. This intimate moment highlights not only the weightiness of responsibility but also serves as a reminder that behind every shell lies human lives at stake. Observe closely as a squad leader points out an intricate delay setting on an 81mm mortar round. It's through such meticulous attention to detail that military personnel ensure maximum impact while minimizing collateral damage. A static display showcases converted ordnance shells alongside simple mines—a stark reminder of how innovation can transform once-deadly tools into instruments for peacekeeping or destruction if fallen into wrong hands. Inert artillery shells stacked up for collection serve as silent witnesses to past conflicts—remnants frozen in time awaiting proper disposal or preservation within museums, telling stories from battles long gone by. Yet even inertness cannot diminish their historical significance; explosive devices await destruction—a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit for safety and security amidst ever-evolving threats. Scattered across Camp Wolfe lie inert artillery rounds—an eerie sight reminding us that even during times of calm, danger lurks beneath our feet—silent reminders urging vigilance and caution.