Shell fragments (8)
I believe the answer is:
shrapnel
'shell fragments' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for shrapnel that I've seen before include "Scattered pieces from a bursting shell" , "Metal from exploding artillery shell" , "Colloquially, small change" , "Exploding shell fragments" , "Dangerous fragments" .)