The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Circular base plate for the 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31for use on hardened surfaces. The base plate is made from pressed steel and features four spear-pointed ground anchors and two carrying handles formed from round section steel bar. A circular socket holds the mortar barrel in place. The base plate is painted matt grey.
Small mortar baseplate used by Vichy French and German forces during the Second World War. This barrel was collected at Tobruk in March 1942.
Base Plate for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31. The base plate is made from ordnance steel and is painted matt grey. The base plate is rectangular in shape and features steel studs for anchoring in soil
Bipod for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31. The bipod is made from ordnance steel and can be folded for transportation. The bipod has provision for elevation and windage adjustments and is painted matt g
Mortar Barrel for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31. The barrel is made from ordnance steel and is painted a dull grey colour. Stokes Brandt mortar barrel used by Vichy French and German forces during t
81 mm Model 35 mortar baseplate made from steel. The baseplate is rectangular in shape and has a ball and socket joint for the mortar barrel. A folding carry handle is attached to the rear of the base
F1 Mortar base plate made from aluminium and painted olive drab. The base plate features a ball point, 360 degree swivel ball socket mount for the mortar barrel. Markings - PLATE BASE 198N 81 mm MORTA
M29 mortar baseplate made from pressed and welded steel. The baseplate is circular in shape and has anchor spikes on the bottom of the base. The baseplate is painted olive drab. 81mm M29 mortar stan
