Inert .303 British Round – RL 1928 Headstamp (Royal Laboratory, Woolwich, UK poncho and the thumb loop remains

and the thumb loop remains intact

Linked ammunition displays are increasingly popular with collectors due to their distinctive military look and association with belt-fed machine guns

The Defence Medal was awarded to military and certain civilian personnel for non-operational service in the UK and overseas from 1939 to 1945

HL-marked examples are collectible Scandinavian military cartridges and are sought after by Krag and Danish militaria collectors

Inert .303 British Round – RL 1928 Headstamp (Royal Laboratory, Woolwich, UK poncho and the thumb loop remainsThis is an inert . 303 British cartridge, manufactured by RL28 Royal Laboratory, Woolwich Arsenal, UK, identified by the distinctive RL 28 headstamp. Fully deactivated and UKlegal, it is completely safe for handling, display, or educational use. Royal Laboratory rounds, including those with the RL mark, were produced to British military specifications, making this cartridge an authentic example of mid 20th century service ammunition. Ideal for