| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/07492 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | brass, cupronickel |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1932-1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
.303 inch Drill Mk 7 Cartridge : Royal Australian Navy
Description
Cartridge, S.A., Drill, .303-Inch, D Mark VII. N. N indicates for Naval use. This Australian produced example was introduced for training purposes circa 1932.
History / Summary
Drill cartridges are a dummy cartridge used for training of troops and as such they have no propellant charge and do not have a live percussion cap - most do not have a blank cap inserted. To distinguish them from live ammunition they are identified by the material used, colours, or shapes (for example: red flutes in the case, and/or wooden projectiles).