Military object help?

[hbru123]

I found this at a WW1-WW2 military training base and I am not sure what it is, it was found right next to a bunch of pieces of shrapnel so I am pretty sure it is part to an artillery shell I am just not sure what piece, thanks for your help!!!

 

[4x4x4]

.....kind of reminds me of a fuel can or fuel tank cap.....

DISREGARD...i now see cast iron cracks......

 

[bradyboy]

are you showing a couple pics unrelated to this item?
Re_ second line of pics
Just asking
Brady

 

[hbru123]

No they are all the same item, thanks.

 

[Retired Fire]

I think it is some sort of pressure cap or bleeder cap. The round area with the slot next to it is a broken flat head screw. I bet if it was turned toward the slot it would let off pressure or bleed fuel or water from fuel. The lead looking area on the bottom would indicate a fuel use. My best guess is it may be a bleeder valve for a large fuel tank.

 

[DCMatt]

I think it is some sort of pressure cap or bleeder cap. The round area with the slot next to it is a broken flat head screw. I bet if it was turned toward the slot it would let off pressure or bleed fuel or water from fuel. The lead looking area on the bottom would indicate a fuel use. My best guess is it may be a bleeder valve for a large fuel tank.

It does look like a bleeder valve from a cast iron radiator/heater. All the threads have rusted away...

 

[hbru123]

I actually figured out that it is a detonator to a howitzer artillery shell! Thanks for all your help!!

 

[sutphin]

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