111017 Accession Number: 111017

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A Japanese 115mm Naval gun used for coastal defence at Stalkudo, a former Dutch position. Photographed from the interior of the pit showing the breech mechanism of the gun. It was found by members of 7 Division during the OBOE 2 Operation.

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Accession Number
111017
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
7 July 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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