Photo of a 76 mm shrapnel shell, showing its contents of 380 of sulphur trioxide (SO3) and 15 gms. of black powder. Taken by photographer AU Chemical during military operations. The shell is marked with the identification number 54838 and was issued for use during World War I. Date of photograph is recorded as April 2, 1919.

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