Middle Head garrison
Art ART23662 Second World War, 1939-1945An encampment for men of the Fortress and Coastal Defence Units. Tents and the site of 6 inch gun can be seen in the foreground, Middle Head Garrison is visible in the distance.
6 inch gun, Middle Head, Sydney Accession Number: ART23646
Description
Royal Australian Artillery; breech block of 6 inch gun and sights, Middle Head Garrison
Details
Accession Number
ART23646
Artist
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: charcoal on paper
Measurement
sheet: 27 x 36.6 cm
Medium
charcoal on paper
Date Made
19 February 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
acquired under official war art scheme 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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