| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM29962 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Tools and implements |
| Physical description | Steel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | pre 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Farrier's tongs: Japanese Imperial Army
Description
Steel farrier's tongs/clinchers with interlocking jaws and arms secured by a large rivet. The upper jaw is 28mm lomg; the lower jaw 24mm long. The inner surface of each side of the jaw bears a hollowed oval shape.
History / Summary
Captured at Rabaul. Unknown provenance