Demolition Primer Transportation Box

Accession Number REL33707
Collection type Technology
Object type Technology
Physical description Metal, Paint, Rope, Wood
Maker Maribyrnong Munitions Factory
Place made Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Maribyrnong
Date made 1973
Conflict Period 1970-1979
Period 1990-1999
Period 1980-1989
Description

Demolition primer transportation box manufactured from wood. The box is held together by four metal brackets which are screwed together by slotted head screws. The box has rope carry handles at each end and is painted olive drab. The lid is horizontal and slides. There is a metal catch for securing the lid. Markings - PRIMER CF FIELD; 11/4 OZ (AUST) MK 2; RC 495-MY-10-73; QTY9; 44 LB; MY-2-74.

History / Summary

Demolition primer transportation box use for transportation and storage of primer charges by the Australian Army.

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