152 mm Artillery Cartridge Case

Places
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
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.