| Accession Number | REL45809 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery Accessory |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Canvas pad for 3 inch mortar carrying harness
Description
Cushioned khaki canvas pad with two tabs attached along the top edge. The pad is reinforced with a heavy machine stitch in a star pattern from the centre outwards.
History / Summary
Pad for use with 3 inch mortar carrying equipment. The 3 inch mortar could be divided into three major sections for man transport, each section with its own numbered sling.