Red and grey mortar bombs

Identifier

2011-05-0031

Title

Red and grey mortar bombs

Type

Weapon Munitions

Description

In two sections which screw together at middle. The painted black 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. The paint is may not be original and is possibly a previous restoration attempt.

Creator

Brxia

Coverage

Italy Between 1945 -1950

Medium

Cast Metal - Iron or steel

Format

135 x 45 x 45 mm

Date

Second World War 1939-1945

Audience

Case 69

Date Created

2013-03-22