The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Baseplate for Type 97 81 mm mortar. The baseplate is made from ordnance steel and is rectangular in shape and features a folding carry handle. The baseplate has provisions to change the elevation of the mortar barrel. Anchor spikes are fitted to the base. The baseplate is painted matt grey. The bawe plate has been perforated by shell splinters. Markings 2971.
Type 97 81 mm mortar baseplate used by the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second World War. It is believed that this plate was used with tube number RELAWM27381 and bipod RELAWM27364. The baseplate was amongst other equipment identified by 9th Military History team and transported to Australian onboard the HMAS Manoora.
The Type 97 (1937) 81 mm mortar. An adjustable bipod featuring a traverse handle and elevation nut is attached to the barrel by a barrel collar. There is provision for a collimating telescope which ca
Type 97 81 mm mortar bipod made from ordnance steel. The bipod folds for transportation and has windage and elevation controls. One leg has a movable bracket for levelling purposes and also a chain f
Type 97 81 mm mortar bipod made from ordnance steel. The bipod folds for transportation and has windage and elevation controls. One leg has a movable bracket for levelling purposes and also a chain f
Type 97 mortar baseplate made from ordnance steel. The baseplate is rectangular in shape and has three ball and socket joint attachments for the mortar barrel. There is a folding carry handle at the b
Baseplate for Type 98 50 mm mortar. The baseplate is made from welded angular steel and has provision to attached the barrel and fixed bipod. The baseplate is painted matt green grey. Type 98 50 mm
Type 97 mortar barrel made from ordnance steel. The barrel is smoothbore and has a ball and socket arrangement at the base. The barrel is painted matt grey. Markings - 2155. The Type 97 81 millimete
Improvised 81 mm mortar baseplate. The baseplate is made from wood and has steel braces for strengthening. A central metal spike is used to anchor the baseplate. A ball joint coupling in the center of
M2 mortar baseplate made from steel. The baseplate is square in profile and has anchor spikes on the bottom of the base. the centre of the basplate has a ball and socket joint for locating the mortar
