| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Albert Bapaume Area, Pozieres Area, Pozieres |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM03666 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm component |
| Place made | Denmark |
| Date made | c 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Madsen M1902/04 spare barrel and case
Description
Madsen M1902/04 barrel and case. Machine turned air cooled barrel contained in a steel lined light brown leather case that has a buckle strap lid and canvas sling. Painted on the side of the case in white is ' Inf Bn AIF Pozieres 23-7-1916.'
History / Summary
This barrel and case were captured by the 4th Battalion on 23 July 1916 at Pozieres.