| Accession Number | REL45807 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery component |
| Physical description | Cotton webbing, Metal |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1939-45 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Back pad for 3 inch mortar sling
Description
Khaki cotton pad with a reinforced stiffening plate inside. The pad has a gap at both ends to slide onto a sling or harness. The reverse side of the pad is stamped with 'F [broad arrow symbol] S'.
History / Summary
Stiffened back pad for a 3 inch mortar sling or harness. The 3 inch mortar could be divided into three major sections for man transport, each section with its own numbered sling.