| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL35661 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | Brass |
| Maker |
Maribyrnong Munitions Factory Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Maribyrnong |
| Date made | 1960 |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Period 1960-1969 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
20 pdr Mk 1 Armour Piercing Practice Cartridge 84 x 618 mm R CenturionTank (inert)
Description
20 pdr practice armoured piercing cartridge used by Centurion Tank. The bottleneck shaped cartridge is made from brass, and is rimmed. The projectile is of a sabot configuration, painted blue and is held together by a nylon slip ring. Markings - TP APDS; 20 PDR MK 1; MF 1960; PR LOT 13; PRAC 20 PRDS/TM 1 MK 3/3; /68.
History / Summary
20 pdr armour piercing practice cartridge issued to Australian Army Centurion tank units during the 1960s and 1970s.