| Accession Number | REL34732 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | Metal, Paint |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Maribyrnong |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
3.7 inch Antiaircraft Gun Ammunition Transportation Container
Description
3.7 inch Antiaircraft gun metal cartridge case container. The container holds two cartridges and is made from metal stampings. The container is painted olive drab and has a hinged lid. Markings - yellow stenciling - CONY AU7/45 3.7 AA HE F2D 208 B2 124 I. Impressed into metal - CTB/BD 2315; I; 1942; 270.
History / Summary
The 3.7 inch Antiaircraft gun metal cartridge case was used by the British and Australin armies for transportation and storage of 3.7 inch cartridge cases during Second World War.