| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, Brisbane, Enoggera |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM29663 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c 1939 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Type 97 Mortar Barrel
Description
Type 97 mortar barrel made from ordnance steel. The barrel is smoothbore and has a ball and socket arrangement at the base. The barrel is painted matt grey. Markings - 2155.
History / Summary
The Type 97 81 millimeter mortar was a lightened and simplified mortar based on the Type 96 mortar and used by Japanese forces throughout the Second World War.