Charge Scale Fuze Indicator Transport Case No 1 Mk 1 for L5 Pack Howitzer Accession Number: REL/14042.002

Description

Charge Scale Fuze Indicator Transport Case No 1 Mk 1 for L5 Pack Howitzer. The case is made from stamped and folded sheet metal and is painted gloss olive drab. The case is hinged at the top and is locked by two clip locks. Markings - CASE GUN RULE OR FUSE INDICATOR NO 1 MK 1 CM 1326A WFS 1965

Contextual Description

Metal transport container issued to Australian Army L5 Pack Howitzer artillery units during the Vietnam conflct to transport calculation scales which determine charge and fuze settings for fire support operations.

Details

Accession Number
REL/14042.002
Manufactured by
Unknown
Maker
OTO Melara
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Artillery Accessory
Physical Description
Material: Metal
Measurement
Overall: 43 cm x 46.5 cm x 10 cm
Date Made
1965
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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