L9A1 Inert Anti Tank Bar Mine

Accession Number REL32763
Collection type Technology
Object type Munition
Physical description Plastic
Place made United Kingdom: England
Date made 1971
Conflict Period 1970-1979
Period 1990-1999
Period 1980-1989
Description

The L9A1 anti tank bar mine is long, rectangular and narrow. It has a fuze housing on the top and is pressure activated. The mine is covered with a brown water proof material and is manufactured with non metallic plasticised material. Markings - CY 11-71; 08 412 ITTB/259/067.

History / Summary

The L9A1 anti tank bar mine is a non metalic mine which is in limited service with Australian and British forces. It is usually issued to mounted infantry units.