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It is not a tank round. The lack of canneleur groove means it was QF Separate, (Quick firing Separate, a separate Cartridge Case and Projectile) and the tank rounds were all QF fixed, (The Projectile is crimped into the mouth of the Cartridge case). The driving band is exceptionally thick and that is the main identifier on this one and will give the positive identification. So AP(T) yes but for what ? Where was it found, hopefully on the ground as that may give a clue. More sizes and a bit of it's history if known would help immensely.
As for post Spanish American War or as we say, Post Victorian period or 20th Century, the ammunition then gets really interesting and starts to take on some fascinating subtleties regarding identification.
Oh and the pedant in me says, "Fuses, are for plugs, Fuzes are the initiators in ammunition!
Regards,
R
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