| Accession Number | REL32060 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | Metal |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
.380 inch Enfield Revolver Drill Mk 2 Cartridge
Description
.380 inch Enfield Revolver Drill Mark 11 cartridge.
History / Summary
Type example of an Australian Second World War munitions product. From the collection of munitions originally held by the Australian Defence Industries Munitions Factory at Benalla, Victoria. Drill cartridges are a dummy cartridge used for training of troops and as such they have no propellant charge and do not have a live percussion cap - most do not have a blank cap inserted. To distinguish them from live ammunition they are identified by the material used, colours, or shapes (for example: red flutes in the case, and/or wooden projectiles).