| Accession Number | REL37205 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | Brass |
| Maker |
Maribyrnong Munitions Factory |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
No 117 Mk III Fuze
Description
A Number 117 Mark III artillery impact fuze sectioned by removing a 90 degree longitudinal section (one quarter) to display the internal construction. The fuze is 120 mm long and 60 mm diameter at its widest. It has a 50 mm diameter threaded base to screw into the artillery shell nose cavity. This fuze is all brass construction.
History / Summary
Type example of an Australian Second World War munitions product. The No 117 is a percussion fuze that was used in 18 pound high explosive and smoke shells, 60 pound high explosive shells, and 6 inch howitzer high explosive shells.