P03806.008 Accession Number: P03806.008

Description

An unusual marker device constructed from timber and sheet metal. It resembles a capital T with a cross beam (foreground). The steel cans were filled with white phosphorous which was lit at night and the device was slowly spun to indicate the Australian position if friendly mortars were being fired in the area. This device was installed at an unknown Army of the Republic of Vietnam camp where Australian soldiers from 5RAR were stationed.

Details

Accession Number
P03806.008
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Support: Polyester
Date Made
1969
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor B O'Mara.
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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