| Accession Number | REL32003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | Brass, Cupronickel |
| Maker |
Die-Casters Ltd |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | post 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
.303 inch Dummy U Mk 5 Cartridge Australian Pattern
Description
.303 inch Dummy U Mark 5 Australian Second Pattern inspectors cartridge. The cartridge case is tinned brass (rather than the normal bright brass).
History / Summary
This Australian produced U Mark 5 Second Pattern dummy cartridge was introduced in 1944 for use by inspectors and armourers. This cartridge comes from the collection of munitions originally held by the Australian Defence Industries Munitions Factory at Benalla, Victoria.