| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM24501.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery |
| Physical description | Paint, Steel |
| Maker |
Illingsworth, John Henry Francis |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1939 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
3 inch Mortar Barrel
Description
3 inch mortar barrel is made from ordnance steel and is painted olive drab. Markings on barrel - Sgt J. Illingsworth.
History / Summary
3 inch mortar barrel issued to D Company 7 Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC), New South Wales, made by Sergeant John Illingsworth of Manly. The mortar was used for training and instructional purposes at the outbreak of the Second World War.