| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/14042.002 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery Accessory |
| Physical description | Metal |
| Maker |
OTO Melara |
| Place made | Australia, Italy |
| Date made | 1965 |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Charge Scale Fuze Indicator Transport Case No 1 Mk 1 for L5 Pack Howitzer
Description
Charge Scale Fuze Indicator Transport Case No 1 Mk 1 for L5 Pack Howitzer. The case is made from stamped and folded sheet metal and is painted gloss olive drab. The case is hinged at the top and is locked by two clip locks. Markings - CASE GUN RULE OR FUSE INDICATOR NO 1 MK 1 CM 1326A WFS 1965
History / Summary
Metal transport container issued to Australian Army L5 Pack Howitzer artillery units during the Vietnam conflct to transport calculation scales which determine charge and fuze settings for fire support operations.