Racing along a narrow track through the heather I spun around as
something caught my eye. It's amazing how your subconscious runs a
program in the back ground which will register the out of place. On inspection I saw something definitely man made, and
as soon as I handled it I had an inkling, and then when I turned it over I
knew exactly was it was, but not what from. It's a ammunition clip, but for
something higher calibre. Turns out to be a clip for a .55 Boys Anti
Tank Rifle. The Boys was introduced into service in 1934, and although initially effective against light amour, it soon became
redundant as the Second World War progressed and amour developed. The Boys
was replaced in 1943 by the more effective and versatile PIAT.
So when and how did this clip find its' way here?
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