The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Piece of a British large naval shell.
This piece of shell was found at Battleship Hill, Gallipoli, on 18 February 1919 by members of the Australian Historical Mission. Originally called Big 700, the hill became known as Battleship Hill due to the bombardments the area received from the British ships, intended to disrupt Turkish advances or to shell their reservists sheltering behind the inland slope.
Part of the base of a High Explosive naval shell case, including the primer. This piece of shell was found at Battleship Hill, Gallipoli, on 28 February 1919 by members of the Australian Historical
Three expended .303 inch calibre Mk VI cartridge cases. Two are stamped on the base, 'CAC VI / 7 14'. The other is stamped on the base 'DF [broad arrow symbol over] I / 9-14'. Cartridge cases found
Round lead ball with pitting on surface. This large shrapnel ball was found at Battleship Hill, Gallipoli, on 18 February 1919 by members of the Australian Historical Mission. Originally called Bi
Collection of four .303 inch calibre projectiles and nine lead shrapnel balls. Six of the balls balls are 12.5 mm in diameter, two are 15 mm in diameter and one is 18 mm in diameter. All are misshapen
Nosecap from a naval shrapnel shell. The nosecap is made of steel with a brass end, over which there would have been a pointed tip. The extrerior has the remains of black paint. The interior is natura
Nosecap from a naval shrapnel shell. The nosecap is made of steel with a brass end, over which there would have been a pointed tip. The exterior has the remains of red and black paint and there is a b