An artifact, a large, weathered shell casing, is displayed in a museum exhibit in Dunkirk, France. The casing, primarily cylindrical with a slightly flared base, exhibits significant signs of corrosion and is covered in patches of rust and what appears to be dried mud or encrustation. It stands upright within a glass-fronted wooden display case. The background of the exhibit features wooden paneling and framed historical images or photographs depicting ships. A descriptive plaque with both French and English text is placed in front of the shell casing. The English text reads: "French shell casing, cal. 130 mm Recovered from the shipwreck of 'Le Foudroyant', torpedo boat, sunk by German bombers on 1 June 1940." The lighting within the exhibit casts shadows and highlights the textures of the shell casing and the wooden interior. in Dunkirk, France

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Jun 21, 2026

Dunkirk, France

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An artifact, a large, weathered shell casing, is displayed in a museum exhibit in Dunkirk, France. The casing, primarily cylindrical with a slightly flared base, exhibits significant signs of corrosion and is covered in patches of rust and what appears to be dried mud or encrustation. It stands upright within a glass-fronted wooden display case. The background of the exhibit features wooden paneling and framed historical images or photographs depicting ships. A descriptive plaque with both French and English text is placed in front of the shell casing. The English text reads: "French shell casing, cal. 130 mm Recovered from the shipwreck of 'Le Foudroyant', torpedo boat, sunk by German bombers on 1 June 1940." The lighting within the exhibit casts shadows and highlights the textures of the shell casing and the wooden interior.

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1B38A

Volume

9,234

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+$0.14

Revenue

+$0.25

TVL

$11.76

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