No 5 Mk 2 Smoke Generator Ammunition Box

Accession Number REL33673
Collection type Technology
Object type Technology
Physical description Leather, Metal, Rope, Wood
Maker Maribyrnong Munitions Factory
Place made Australia: Victoria, Melbourne
Date made 1970
Conflict Period 2000-2009
Period 1970-1979
Period 1990-1999
Vietnam, 1962-1975
Period 1980-1989
Description

No 5 Mk 2 smoke generator ammunition box manufactured from wood. The box is painted olive drab. The box is screwed together using metal brackets and slotted head screws. Leather and rope carry handles attach at each end. The lid is screwed on. Markings - 47 MY-4-70; 68 LBS; 1.32 CFT; SMOKE GENERATOR NO 5 MK 2.

History / Summary

Ammunition box used to transport and store No 5 Mk 2 smoke generator cartridges used by the Australian Army.