Identifier
2011-05-0030
Title
Red and grey mortar bombs
Type
Weapon Munitions
Description
Brixia Model 35 45mm calibre light mortar HE Shell. Shell is two sections which screw together at middle. Top section is cone shaped with cap and pin at side. The cap at the top can be removed to reveal a spinning pressure plate. Inside there is a small pin at the centre and a larger brass pin at one side. The tail has four fins and is painted red and at base there is an inscription '50 UTC'
Creator
Brxia
Coverage
Italy Between 1945 -1950
Medium
Cast Metal - Iron or steel
Format
135 x 45 x 45 mm
Provenance
Donated by Alan Dixon
Date
Second World War 1939-1945
Audience
Case 69
Date Created
2013-03-22