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