Accession Number | REL32966.003 |
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Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Munition |
Physical description | Paint, Steel, Wood |
Place made | Russia |
Date made | 1986 |
Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 Iraq, 2003-2013 |
152 mm Artillery Cartridge Transportation Case
Description
Russian ammunition transportation case for 152 millimeter cartridge and projectile. The case is made from pinewood and is painted olive drab. The box is compartmentalised for the 152 millimeter cartridge case and projectile. There are two steel hinges bolted to the lid. The lid is secured by two spring. Markings - RUSSIAN CYPHERS INSIDE THE BOX. EXPLOSIVE STORE SERVICE; ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT ESTABLISHMENT (EDE); RALEIGH ROAD MARIBYRNONG VICTORIA 3032; ROUND 152 M/M HE.
History / Summary
Russian transportation case for the 152 millimeter OF-540 fragmentation high explosive projectile and cartridge case. The case and munition are of the type used by Iraqi forces during the first and second Gulf War.