The cartridge is of the separate loading Q.F. type and is used in the 75 mm 27 calibre gun-howitzer.

The brass case is fitted with a model 29 percussion primer and contains 14 oz. 13 dr. propellant charge in four sections and a decoppering agent in the form of crumpled piece of foil. The mouth of the case is closed by a cardboard cup. The case is approximately 7.4 inches in length and is stamped "75/27" on the base.

The propellant charge consists of four bags, one 0f 240 grams and three of 60 grams of flake propellant. The dimensions of the flake are 0.47 x 0.47 x 0.047 inches. Details of the composition of the propellant are not yet available. The 240 gram bag is "Charge 1" and is marked "Elemento Fondamentale". The 60 gram bags are each marked "Elemento Aggiuntivo". Each of the bags is also marked to indicate the weight of the section, the size of the flake, and with the designation "75/27".