| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Amiens Harbonnieres Area, Villers-Bretonneux Area, Villers-Bretonneux |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM00707 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1916: Weaponry |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 1913 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Gas Alarm : Lieutenant E B W Daniel, 18 Battalion, AIF
Description
German 105 mm shell case converted into a gong for gas alarm. The shell case is made from brass. Markings - ML 1913, 105I; SC, BX, 82L, 16U 8T.
History / Summary
The Shell case gas alarm was found in a German post near Villers Bretonneaux by Lieutenant Daniel, 18th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force.