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 |
3 inch Stokes Mortar Bipod
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.