| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM29953 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Tools and implements |
| Date made | pre 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Blacksmith's Forge Blower
Description
Japanese forge blower for blacksmith's forge. This blower is built into the box and provision is made for handle to fit outside and be turned. A short length of pipe screws to the exhaust to which is screwed the tuyere iron, which is in the fire.
History / Summary
Recovered from Rabaul by 5 Military history team. Used by a Japanese blacksmith for heating metal to the temperature where it could be manipulated and forged.