A New Zealand World War II historical brass shell case, traditional cylindrical form mounted to ebonised circular wood base with applied brass plaque engraved ‘This Cartridge Case Was Fired In The Victory Salute at Albert Park, Auckland on 16th August 1945. To Commemorate the end of the War 1939-1945’ and with handwritten cards ‘Not Fired In Anger......’ Height on base 33.5 cm diameter of case 9 cm