P03806.009 Accession Number: P03806.009

Description

A blindfolded soldier Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) piecing together a 5.56 mm M16A1 automatic rifle, while unidentified Australian troops look on. Some of the rifle components can be seen at his feet. The weapon sitting on the bi-pod (right) is a 7.62 mm M60 general purpose machine gun (GPMG).

Details

Accession Number
P03806.009
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
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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