| Place | Africa: North Africa, Libya, Cyrenaica, Tobruk Area, Tobruk |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM20086.004 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery Accessory |
| Physical description | Paint, Steel |
| Maker |
Stokes Brandt |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | c 1939 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31 - bipod
Description
Bipod for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31. The bipod is made from ordnance steel and can be folded for transportation. The bipod has provision for elevation and windage adjustments and is painted matt grey.
History / Summary
Bipod for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31 used by Vichy French and German forces during the Second World War. This barrel was collected at Tobruk in March 1942.