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Accession Number | REL32966.002 |
Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Munition |
Physical description | Brass |
Place made | Russia |
Date made | 1987 |
Conflict |
Afghanistan, 2001-2021 Iraq, 2003-2013 |
152 mm Artillery Cartridge Case
Description
Cartridge case for the 152 millimeter D 20 Gun Howitzer. The cartrtidge case is made from drawn brass, straight walled and is rimmed. Markings - RUSSIAN CYPHERS; 152-37; 3-87; 11 with circle.
History / Summary
The cartridge case is used in the 152 millimeter D 20 Gun Howitzer. This artillery piece is employed by Russia, Iraq and Afghanistan as a heavy field howitzer and has been encountered by coalition forces serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.