WW2 Mounted Shrapnel - Royal Albert Docks 1940

A piece of shrapnel mounted on a block of wood (possibly oak) measuring approximately 14 x 7 x 3 cm. A bronze plaque has been nailed to the wood and crudely stamped R ALBERT DOCK 1940. The wood has old woodworm holes and has suffered fire damage. The Liverpool and London Docks suffered heavy bombing during the Blitz - especially during 1940.