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102 Results
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Adjusting Lath : EM 34 Stereoscopic Range Finder
Technology
Maker: Carl Zeiss, Jena
Flat rectangular steel adjusting lath for use with the EM 34 range finder. The lath is camouflaged in a German three colour scheme of sand yellow, green and red brown. It has two recessed fold-out sta...REL32652.002
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Back pad for 3 inch mortar sling
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Khaki cotton pad with a reinforced stiffening plate inside. The pad has a gap at both ends to slide onto a sling or harness. The reverse side of the pad is stamped with 'F [broad arrow symbol] S'.REL45807
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Base Plate for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31
Technology
Maker: Stokes Brandt
Base Plate for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31. The base plate is made from ordnance steel and is painted matt grey. The base plate is rectangular in shape and features steel studs for anchoring in soil...RELAWM20086.003
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Brass Shell Case from Japanese 75 mm Mortar (Gallipoli)
Technology
Fired brass shell casing from a breech loaded Japanese trench mortar used by Australian forces at Gallipoli in 1915. The fired primer is still attached to the brass shell casing.RELAWM15077.001
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Brixia Model 35 Light Mortar
Technology
The Brixia Model 35 mortar was the standard light mortar of the Italian Army during the Second World War. The mortar is a breech-loaded, trigger-fired weapon, mounted on a folding tripod with a padded...REL/08413
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Brixia Model 35 Light Mortar
Technology
The Brixia Model 35 mortar was the standard light mortar of the Italian Army during the Second World War. The mortar is a breech-loaded, trigger-fired weapon, mounted on a folding tripod with a padded...REL/10258
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Brixia Model 35 Light Mortar
Technology
The Brixia Model 35 mortar was the standard light mortar of the Italian Army during the Second World War. The mortar is a breech-loaded, trigger-fired weapon, mounted on a folding tripod with a padded...RELAWM35400
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Brixia Model 35 Light Mortar
Technology
The Brixia Model 35 mortar was the standard light mortar of the Italian Army during the Second World War. The mortar is a breech-loaded, trigger-fired weapon, mounted on a folding tripod with a padded...RELAWM20095.001
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Brixia Model 35 Mortar Bomb : Private S W Gallahar, 2/6 Ammunition Sub Depot Company, AIF
Technology
Maker: Breda
The Brixia Model 35 Mortar Bomb is fired from the Brixia Model 35 breech loading mortar by a blank cartridge ballistite charge. The top half of the bomb is made from steel and is painted black. The ta...REL35516
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Canvas pad for 3 inch mortar carrying harness
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cushioned khaki canvas pad with two tabs attached along the top edge. The pad is reinforced with a heavy machine stitch in a star pattern from the centre outwards.REL45809
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Carrying harness for 3 inch mortar barrel
Technology
Maker: P & G Ltd.
Khaki cotton webbing number 1 harness for the 3 inch mortar. Harness comprises a shoulder pad with a reinforced stiffening plate inside a linen cover on a sling. At one end of the sling is a 90cm stee...REL45805
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Carrying harness for 3 inch mortar bipod mounting
Technology
Maker: P & G Ltd.
Khaki cotton webbing Number 3 carrying harness for the 3 inch mortar. Harness comprises a shoulder pad with a reinforced stiffening plate inside a lined cover on a sling. One end of the sling has a fo...REL45806
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7.6 cm leichte Minenwerfer 1916 n/a in Flachbahn-Lafette
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Model 1916 trench mortar mounted on a turntable that is attached to a metal baseplate. The mortar can rotated through 360 degrees. The barrel is rifled and is fitted with hydraulic recoil recuperator...REL/04285
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7.6 cm leichte Minenwerfer 1916 n/A Trench Mortar
Technology
The Model 1916 75.88 mm Trench Mortar n/A (neue Art) was used by the Germany Army during the First World War from 1916 onwards. The trench mortar is made from ordnance steel and features a breech load...RELAWM05070
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7.6 cm leichte Minenwerfer 1916 n/a Trench Mortar Clinometer and charge range scale
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Trench Mortar Clinometer and charge range scale with three main components: - a steel range adjusting arm marked with inscribed hatches and range distances. Slightly corroded. - A steel clamp wh...RELAWM11608
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7.6 cm leichter Minenwerfer 1914 a/A Trench Mortar
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Early model 76 millimeter trench mortar. The mortar consists of a short rifled barrel with three recoil cylinders attached to the outside of the barrel. The baseplate is rectangular in shape and has t...RELAWM05069
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7.6 cm Minenwerfer (Trench Mortar) Shell
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Empty German light trench mortar shell.RELAWM07696
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17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer n/a (trench mortar) : Captain G F Lowther, 18 Battalion, AIF
Technology
German 17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer neuer art (medium trench mortar, new model). The weapon is a rifled muzzle-loading mortar, with six rifling grooves. The barrel length of 4.5 calibres identifies it...RELAWM05013.001
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Damaged Stokes 3 inch mortar barrel : 6 Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery, AIF
Technology
3 inch Stokes mortar barrel. The barrel is made from ordnance steel and has been split into six longitudinal distorted lengths where the mortar shell prematurely detonated. The barrel is painted black...RELAWM00768
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EM 34 Range Finder : German Army
Technology
Maker: Carl Zeiss, Jena
German hand-held EM 34 'coincidence' type stereoscopic range finder, finished in a textured pale green/grey paint. Fitted internally are a series of prisms, beam splitters and mirrors which will divid...REL32652.001
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Firing lanyard for Model 1916 Grenade Launcher (Granatenwerfer 16)
Technology
Maker: Alfred Wolff, Berlin Rheinischen Metallwaren und Maschinenfabrik, Dusseldorf Unknown
Twine firing lanyard approximetely 5010 mm in length and 3-4mm thick. Attached to one end is a steel clip and swivel ring approximately 100 mm. At the other end is a wooden toggle made of turned wood ...RELAWM10972.002
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Garland trench mortar bomb : The Nek, Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Remains of a Garland mortar grenade. It consists of the cast iron case of the grenade, similar in shape to a mushroom. The metal is corroded and retains some of the soil in which it was found.RELAWM07819
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Grenade Howitzer Mark 1 (Garland Mortar)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Smooth bore trench mortar with fixed barrel set at approximately 45 degrees. The barrel is made from steel which is attached to a brass breech piece with powder recess, bolted onto a wooden block that...RELAWM00373
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Grenade Howitzer Mark 1 (Garland Trench Mortar) : Lone Pine, Gallipoli
Technology
Steel barrel 590mm in length. with internal diameter of 65mm. Fastened to a clamp on the mid-point of the barrel is a steel stirrup, fabricated out of 6mm steel bar. This stirrup would have engaged ...RELAWM07849
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GrW 34 81 mm Mortar Barrel
Technology
The 8 cm GR W 34 was the standard German Army heavy mortar of the Second World War. The mortar consists of a baseplate, tube and adjustable bipod. The mortar tube is smoothbore and is slightly tapered...RELAWM33822
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Improvised Bipod for 81 mm Mortar Barrel
Technology
Japanese improvised mortar bipod consisting of two tubular steel legs which are held to barrel by means of two bolts. A folding stretcher bar keeps the legs the correct distance apart. The bipod is pa...RELAWM29667
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Improvised 81 mm Mortar Barrel
Technology
Improvised smoothbore mortar barrel of 81mm calibre. The bracket has been welded on the barrel to accommodate a bipod. A ball and socket joint are located at the bottom of the barrel to be located in...RELAWM29666
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Improvised 81 mm Mortar Baseplate
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Improvised 81 mm mortar baseplate. The baseplate is made from wood and has steel braces for strengthening. A central metal spike is used to anchor the baseplate. A ball joint coupling in the center of...RELAWM27253
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4.2 inch Mk 3 Mortar
Technology
4.2 inch Mk 3 Mortar used by the Australian Army during the Second World War until the 1970s is a muzzle loading, smooth bore weapon designed to fire high explosive and chemical projectiles. The morta...REL/19321
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3 inch Mortar Barrel
Technology
3 inch mortar barrel. Muzzle loading, smoothbore mortar barrel made from ordnance steel. The barrel has the base plate stud attached to the breach. The barrel is painted olive drab. Markings - L9306.REL/19623.001
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3 inch Mortar Barrel
Technology
Maker: Illingsworth, John Henry Francis
3 inch mortar barrel is made from ordnance steel and is painted olive drab. Markings on barrel - Sgt J. Illingsworth.RELAWM24501.001
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3 inch Mortar Barrel Baseplate
Technology
Maker: Royal Ordnance Factory
3 inch mortar baseplate made from steel. The baseplate has a rectangular shape and has four spikes on the bottom of the plate for securing the mortar on earth. the centre of the base plate has a half ...REL/19623.003
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3 inch Mortar Barrel Bipod
Technology
Maker: Royal Ordnance Factory
3 inch mortar barrel bipod. The bipod is made from steel and can be folded for transport. The bipod legs are spiked for earth mounting. The barrel cradle has provision for traverse and elevation. The ...REL/19623.002
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3 inch Mortar Barrel Clamp & Traversing Mechanism
Technology
Maker: Illingsworth, John Henry Francis
The mortar barrel clamp and traversing mechanism is made from steel and is painted olive drab. No markings.RELAWM24501.004
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3 inch Mortar Baseplate
Technology
Maker: Illingsworth, John Henry Francis
The mortar baseplate is made from steel and is painted olive drab. It has been reinforced with welded steel bars. Steel anchor spikes are welded to the bottom of the plate. No markings.RELAWM24501.003
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3 inch Mortar Bipod
Technology
Maker: Illingsworth, John Henry Francis
The mortar bipod is made from ordnance steel and is painted olive drab. It can be folded for transportation. It has provisions for windage and elevation. The mortar barrel clamp is attached to the bip...RELAWM24501.002
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3 inch Mortar Bomb Transportation Box
Technology
Maker: Unknown
The transportation box is made from wood which is held together using four metal brackets and slotted head screws. The box features two external rope leather carry handles. The box has an internal cap...REL34731
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3 inch Stokes Mortar Barrel
Technology
Maker: Unknown
3 inch Stokes Mortar barrel made from ordnance steel. The barrel is smoothbore and has a fixed firing pin in the base.RELAWM05056.001
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3 inch Stokes Mortar Baseplate
Technology
Maker: Unknown
3 inch Stokes Mortar baseplate made from ordnance steel.RELAWM05056.002
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3 inch Stokes Mortar Bipod
Technology
Maker: Unknown
3 inch Stokes mortar bipod made from ordnance steel. The bipod is foldable and features leg stays. The sight support bracket, cradle and elevating and traversing bracket are missing. The bipod is pain...RELAWM05056.003
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3 inch Stokes Trench Mortar Bomb
Technology
3 inch Stokes mortar inert high explosive projectile. The mortar projectile is a steel tube shaped canister with a detonator and firing cartridge holder at the rear end and a fuze mechanism at the fro...RELAWM01909
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Japanese mortar charge case from Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Mortar charge case used in a Japanese trench mortar. The mortar was manned by personnel of the Royal Garrison Artillery at Anzac.RELAWM00368
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Kabelwerfer 49/780 (Spigot Mortar)
Technology
Spigot mortar made from steel tubing and pressed metal and attached to a rectangular wooden base. The mortar has an elevation scale on the left side and a locking lever on the base of the barrel to lo...RELAWM10983
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Left wheel from 17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer n/a (trench mortar) : Captain G F Lowther, 18 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Left wheel removed from German 17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer neuer art (medium trench mortar, new model).RELAWM05013.002
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l Gr W 36 50 mm Light Mortar
Technology
The German 50 mm I GR W 36 light mortar was developed in 1936 for the German Army. It is a compact, muzzle loading mortar, easily broken down into two loads for transportation. The mortar features a ...RELAWM35377
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Minenwerfer (Trench Mortar) Elevation Scale
Technology
Elevating scale from a German trench mortar.REL/00625
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Minenwerfer (Trench Mortar) Grease Tin (Germany)
Technology
Tin Grease box, the contents of which were used to lubricate a German trench mortar.REL/00659
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Minenwerfer (Trench Mortar) Lanyard (Germany)
Technology
Firing lanyard for a German Trench mortarREL/00626
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Minenwerfer (Trench Mortar) Spanner (Germany)
Technology
Spanner from German trench mortar.REL/00624
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81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31 - bipod
Technology
Maker: Stokes Brandt
Bipod for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31. The bipod is made from ordnance steel and can be folded for transportation. The bipod has provision for elevation and windage adjustments and is painted matt g...RELAWM20086.004
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105 mm Improvised artillery mortar
Technology
Maker: Japanese Armed Forces
Japanese improvised mortar. The weapon consists of a base, a spigot mounting and a ground peg (missing). The spigot is a 17 inch long, 4 inch external diameter tube, welded to a 4" x 4" angle iron, wh...RELAWM36878
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95 mm Lanz Minenwerfer (Smoothbore Mortar)
Technology
Maker: Fabrik Heinrich Lanz & Co, Mannheim Lanz
Lanz smoothbore muzzle loading mortar made from steel. The mortar is mounted on a four legged steel frame which is attached to two wooden anchor blocks. The mortar has a locked breech and pin assembly...RELAWM05060
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95 mm Lanz Minenwerfer (Smoothbore Mortar)
Technology
Maker: Fabrik Heinrich Lanz & Co, Mannheim
Muzzle loading light trench mortar built on a steel cradle which is attached to a circular steel baseplate. The mortar has a locking handle attached on the right side used to elevate and depress the s...RELAWM05059
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87 mm Mauser Trench Mortar Barrel
Technology
Maker: Lanz Mauser
German Mauser 87 mm muzzle loading trench mortar made from steel. The barrel is smoothbore and is clamped to a rack which can be elevated and depressed. The breech has the firing mechanism attached....RELAWM05062.001
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87 mm Mauser Trench Mortar Bipod
Technology
Maker: Lanz Mauser
German Mauser 87 mm trench mortar bipod made from steel. The bipod is made from angled steel and is bolted together. The barrel and frame are attached to the bipod. An elevation lever is attached to ...RELAWM05062.002
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75 mm M 17 Kolben Smoothbore Mortar
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Muzzle-loading mortar made from steel tubing and cut steel plate and channel. The mortar frame is held together by rivets and bolts. The barrel is supported by a steel frame which allows the barrel to...RELAWM05058
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81 mm M29 Mortar Aiming Posts
Technology
Maker: Watervliet Arsenal
Aluminium aiming posts painted with red and white stadia marks for distance calculations.REL/19322.002
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81 mm M29 Mortar Barrel
Technology
Maker: Watervliet Arsenal
M29 mortar barrel made from ordnance steel. The barrel has a smoothbore profile and has helical external grooves. The barrel is in original steel finish. Markings - 8766506.REL/19322.003
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81 mm M29 Mortar Baseplate
Technology
Maker: Watervliet Arsenal
M29 mortar baseplate made from pressed and welded steel. The baseplate is circular in shape and has anchor spikes on the bottom of the base. The baseplate is painted olive drab.REL/19322.004
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81 mm M29 Mortar Bipod
Technology
Maker: Watervliet Arsenal
M29 Mortar barrel bipod made from ordnance steel. The bipod has provisions for windage and elevation and is painted olive drab. Markings - T62 USA; 7291018.REL/19322.001
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81 mm Model 35 Mortar Baseplate
Technology
Maker: Breda
81 mm Model 35 mortar baseplate made from steel. The baseplate is rectangular in shape and has a ball and socket joint for the mortar barrel. A folding carry handle is attached to the rear of the base...RELAWM33453
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81 mm Model 35 Mortar Bipod
Technology
Maker: Breda
Mortar bipod for 81 mm Model 35 mortar. The bipod is made from tubular steel. The bipod is designed to be folded for transportation. The range scale is attached to the barrel jacket. The bipod is pain...RELAWM33606
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81 mm Model 935 mortar sight
Technology
Maker: Laboratorio Precisionere Roma
Mortar sight. Azimuth controlled with a thumbwheel, on the barrel of which is inscribed 'Direzione'. The azimuth scale is inscribed with 'Laboratorio Precisionere ROMA'. The sight body is painted blac...RELAWM20075
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81 mm Mortar Ammunition Box
Technology
Maker: Maribyrnong Munitions Factory
81 mm Mortar plywood ammunition box painted olive drab. The box has a hinged lid with two metal hinges. There are two metal fastener on the lid. A rope handle is attached at each end. Markings - W/O F...REL33667
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81 mm Mortar Storage Case
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Mortar projectile ammunition case made from wood with a natural wood finish. The case is screwed and nailed together from wooden planks. The lid is attached by two metal hinges and has provisions to b...REL34015
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75 mm Mortier Van Deuren (Trench Mortar)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Belgium trench mortar made from cast steel and mounted on a wooden baseplate. The Mortar had a barrel with a fixed elevation. Variation in range was achieved by use of different charges of powder in t...RELAWM05053.001
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60 mm Soltam Standard Mortar
Technology
Maker: Soltam Ltd
The mortar consists of a barrel and a baseplate. The barrel is made from alloy steel and has a smoothbore internal profile. A striker pin is contained in the breech piece which is screwed to the morta...REL36144
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70 mm Type 11 Mortar
Technology
Japanese mortar, Model 11 (1922) calibre 70mm. This mortar has a rifled tube, and fires a projectile of the same design as that used in the common Model 89 grenade discharger. It is fired by the impac...RELAWM36877
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90 mm Type 94 Mortar Barrel
Technology
The Japanese Type 94 (1934) heavy mortar was used by the Japanese Army throughout the Second World War. The mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading weapon with a fixed firing pin. It is fitted with a...RELAWM36879.001
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50 mm Type 89 Mortar Bomb
Technology
Japanese 50 mm Type 89 Mortar Bomb with nose fuze. The body is a cylinder of 50 mm diameter and 111 mm length with a round end on the front. The body is steel except for a 16 mm brass band located 5 m...REL23063
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50 mm Type 98 Mortar Wooden Spigot
Technology
Charge container and wooden spigot for 50 mm discharger Type 98. Consists of a wooden spigot 1 and 7/8" in diameter, onto which is attached a welded steel box 4.87 " on each side and 8.6" long. The e...RELAWM27245
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50 mm Type 98 (1938) Spigot Mortar Barrel & Bipod
Technology
Maker: State Arsenal, Japan
The Type 98 (1938) 50 mm Mortar was designed to fire a spigot bomb or a bangalore torpedo with fins to detonate barbed wire. The mortar consists of three parts: a rectangular, sectioned base plate, ba...RELAWM33577.001
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50 mm Type 98 wooden spigot and base of main charge container.
Technology
Wooden spigot and metal spigot housing for the main explosive charge which fitted into the barrel of a Type 98 (1938) 50 mm Mortar. This is the bottom part of the projectile. This element attached t...RELAWM27191
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Model 1916 Grenade Launcher (Granatenwerfer 16)
Technology
Maker: Firma Alfred Wolff, Berlin Rheinischen Metallwaren und Maschinenfabrik, Dusseldorf Unknown
The Model 1916 grenade launcher (Granatenwerfer) is a spigot type weapon made from cast steel. The spigot contains a firing pin which is cocked by a lever on the side of the weapon with the propellant...RELAWM10972.001
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Model M30 82 mm Mortar Fragmentation Projectile Tail Fin : Corporal L Clarke, 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
Technology
Maker: Chinese State Arsenal
Tail fin from Model M30 82 mm Mortar projectile. The tail fin has ten fins spot welded to the tail. The initiator charge cartridge is attached to the tail body. The fin and tail assembly is rusted. Ma...REL35665
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Mortar Barrel for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31
Technology
Maker: Stokes Brandt
Mortar Barrel for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31. The barrel is made from ordnance steel and is painted a dull grey colour.RELAWM20086.001
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Mortarman's knee pads for 3 inch mortar
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Pair of mortarman's knee pads that consist of white cotton elasticated soft brace with a quick release leather thonging on the side, and a thick khaki cotton pad. The inside of both pads are stamped w...REL45810
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Mortiér de 58 mm No 2 (Trench Mortar - France)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
French 58 millimeter mortar designed to fire a finned projectile. The mortar is made from cast steel, and is smooth-bored and has a simple elevating mechanism built onto the carriage. The elevation i...RELAWM05052
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Muzzle cover for 3 inch mortar barrel
Technology
Maker: Gaston Bros. Pty Ltd
Tan coloured leather 'tropic treated' Mark III muzzle cover for a 3 inch mortar with a stitched leather handle on the top, and the original manufacturer's paper tag. Leather on top is impressed with '...REL45808
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Right wheel from 17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer n/a (trench mortar) : Captain G F Lowther, 18 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Right wheel removed from German 17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer neuer art (medium trench mortar, new model).RELAWM05013.003
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Slings for 3 inch mortar barrel carrying harness
Technology
Maker: Gaston Bros. Pty Ltd
Pair of 'tropic treated' jungle green cotton webbing slings with a wax coated manufacturer's paper tag. Each sling consists of a long strap with a steel spring clip at one end and a brass tip with two...REL45804
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Small Base Plate for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31
Technology
Maker: Stokes Brandt
Circular base plate for the 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31for use on hardened surfaces. The base plate is made from pressed steel and features four spear-pointed ground anchors and two carrying handles...RELAWM20086.002
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Splintex dart, Battle of Coral : Lance Corporal A J Parr,1 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Arrow-shaped metal Splintex dart.REL35838
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Storage box and spare parts : EM 34 Stereoscopic Range Finder
Technology
Maker: Carl Zeiss, Jena
Green painted pine and plywood box, of dove tailed construction, with a hinged lid and two lockable brass clasps. The box is designed to store the EM 34 range finder and attendant parts, and is partit...REL32652.003
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Turkish improvised Trench Mortar : Lone Pine
Technology
Improvised Turkish trench mortar made from a fired 18 pounder shrapnel projectile and wooden stock shaped like a rifle butt stock. The projectile barrel is made from hardened steel and has been discol...RELAWM00302
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Turkish Improvised Trench Mortar : Maidos, Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Crude improvised mortar. It is made from a 75 mm artillery shell casing clamped onto a roughly carved wooden stock. One end of the stock has been carved out so the shell casing sits securely in place ...RELAWM00344
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Type 89 Grenade Discharger
Technology
Type 89 Grenade Discharger. Constructed of steel in the form of a rifled barrel attached to a pedestal and curved butt plate. The trigger which cocks and fires in one operation protrudes through a len...RELAWM27299
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Type 89 Grenade Discharger
Technology
Type 89 Grenade Discharger. Constructed of steel in the form of a rifled pipe attached to a pedestal and curved butt plate. The trigger which cocks and fires in one operation protrudes through a lengt...RELAWM27297
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Type 97 81 mm Mortar Bipod
Technology
Type 97 81mm mortar bipod made from steel. The traversing bar is fitted with two buffers, a sight bracket, and level. The bubble is brought central by screwing the milled head on a screw on the left ...RELAWM29662
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Type 97 (1937) 81 mm Mortar captured by 2/9 Armoured Regiment
Technology
The Type 97 (1937) 81 mm mortar. An adjustable bipod featuring a traverse handle and elevation nut is attached to the barrel by a barrel collar. There is provision for a collimating telescope which ca...RELAWM27381
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Type 31 60 mm Mortar : Viet Cong
Technology
Type 31 60 mm Mortar. The mortar consists of a barrel, bipod and baseplate. The barrel is made from ordnance steel and has a smoothbore profile. The breech end has a ball and socket arrangement that f...RELAWM40062.001
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Type 97 Mortar Barrel
Technology
Type 97 mortar barrel made from ordnance steel. The barrel is smoothbore and has a ball and socket arrangement at the base. The barrel is painted matt grey. Markings - 2155.RELAWM29663
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Type 97 Mortar Baseplate
Technology
Baseplate for Type 97 81 mm mortar. The baseplate is made from ordnance steel and is rectangular in shape and features a folding carry handle. The baseplate has provisions to change the elevation of t...RELAWM27363
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Type 97 Mortar 81 mm Infantry Mortar Bipod
Technology
Type 97 81 mm mortar bipod made from ordnance steel. The bipod folds for transportation and has windage and elevation controls. One leg has a movable bracket for levelling purposes and also a chain f...RELAWM27364
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VDC 3 inch Mortar
Technology
3 inch mortar barrel made from steel. The barrel is smoothbore and has a ball and socket joint at the breech end of the barrel. The barrel is painted olive drab. There are no markings visible.REL/01183
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VDC 3 inch Mortar
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Improvised 3 inch mortar with bipod. The mortar consists of galvanized piping and was used for the purpose of discharging No. 63 smoke grenades approximately 190 meters. The propellant was an Alder...RELAWM20445
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VDC 3 inch Mortar Barrel
Technology
Maker: Williams, Rayburn Keith
Volunteer Defence Corps 3 inch mortar barrel made from industrial steel. The barrel is based on a three inch mortar pattern barrel and is designed for practice and instructional training. The barrel h...RELAWM20432.001
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VDC 3 inch Mortar Baseplate
Technology
Maker: Williams, Rayburn Keith
3 inch mortar baseplate made from steel plate. The baseplate has been reinforced with steel bars which have been welded across the surface. Anchor spikes have been welded to the bottom of the plate. T...RELAWM20432.002
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VDC 3 inch Mortar Bipod
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Improvised 3 inch mortar bipod made from brass and alloy steel. The bipod has provision for windage and elevation adjustments. A barrel clamp is attached. The bipod can be folded for transportation. T...REL/01182
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VDC 90 mm Mortar Projectile (Australia)
Technology
Maker: Riggs, Eldred Henry Verco
Home made cast mortar bomb which is essentially a round topped cylinder that has been painted black, with what appears to be a sump plug screwed into the nose, serving as a striker. The central part o...RELAWM20428.002