I was recently asked what the "proper" thing to do with a spent shell casing 
(brass) is, regarding its display. Specifically, should it be cleaned up and 
polished, or should it be left "as is"? (This particular casing in question has no 
special engraving, etc., but is just a regular spent large-caliber artillery shell 
casing.)

I am of the opinion that regular, plain shell casings (i.e. those with no special 
engraving denoting any special significance) should be left as is just like they 
came out of the cannon breech, while any which have been made into trench 
art or display pieces should be polished. I'm curious as to what any others 
think or do with similar such critters.

Charlie Knight
Curator, MacArthur Memorial

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