P00105.021 Accession Number: P00105.021

Description

A Type 420 Field Artillery piece used by the Germans during the 1914-1918 war. The gun is mounted on a platform ready for use and two of the shells used are shown in the foreground. The gun crew can be seen in the background.

Details

Accession Number
P00105.021
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1914-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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