3 inch Stokes Mortar Bipod

Place Europe: Western Front
Accession Number RELAWM05056.003
Collection type Technology
Object type Artillery Accessory
Physical description Paint, Steel
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom: England
Date made c 1917
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

3 inch Stokes mortar bipod made from ordnance steel. The bipod is foldable and features leg stays. The sight support bracket, cradle and elevating and traversing bracket are missing. The bipod is painted matt grey. No markings visible.

History / Summary

3 inch Stokes Mortar bipod as issued to British and Australian mortar units during the First World War.

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