025553 Accession Number: 025553

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A German Buessing SdKfz 7 8 tonne half track prime mover. Although of solid construction, the vehicle is not armour plated. A large boot and luggage rack carry equipment, ammunition and weapons. Captured in Libya by the AIF, it was brought to Australia for inspection by armament experts.

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Accession Number
025553
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
July 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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