| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34015 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Physical description | Metal, Rope, Wood |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1959 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
81 mm Mortar Storage Case
Description
Mortar projectile ammunition case made from wood with a natural wood finish. The case is screwed and nailed together from wooden planks. The lid is attached by two metal hinges and has provisions to be locked down. The box has rope handles on either side for carrying. Markings - 81 MM MOR HE 1315-542-0179-C221 WT 49; 3 CARTRIDGES W/O FUZE; LOADED 11-59 LOT JA-/-19; 81 MM HE M362 MORTARS M1 7 M29 COMP B.
History / Summary
81 millimeter mortar transportation box used by United States Army mortar units during the Vietnam war. The box normally contains three mortar projectiles for the 81 millimeter M1 or M29 mortars.