| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM24501.004 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery Accessory |
| Physical description | Paint, Steel |
| Maker |
Illingsworth, John Henry Francis |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1939 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
3 inch Mortar Barrel Clamp & Traversing Mechanism
Description
The mortar barrel clamp and traversing mechanism is made from steel and is painted olive drab. No markings.
History / Summary
3 inch mortar barrel clamp and traversing mechanism issued to D Company 7 Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC), New South Wales, made by Sergeant John Illingsworth of Manly. The mortar was used for training and instructional purposes at the outbreak of the Second World War.