| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM29965 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Tools and implements |
| Physical description | Steel, Wood |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | pre 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Farrier's shoeing hammer : Imperial Japanese Army
Description
Lightweight farrier's hammer with wooden handle and a short steel head with two claws.
History / Summary
Used by blacksmiths for nailing on the finished horseshoe and clinching over the nails. Recovered from Rabaul by 5 Military History Team.