| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Amiens Harbonnieres Area, Villers-Bretonneux Area |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM11058 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Maxim MG08 Machine Gun : 46 Battalion, AIF
Description
Maxim MG08 heavy machine gun. This gun is missing the top cover, feed block, flash hider and the bolt mechanism but has an armoured top shield. Painted on the left side in white is 'Captured by the 46th Battalion AIF Villers Bretonneux 30.4.18'. Number F1394 is painted on the barrel jacket and body.
History / Summary
Captured by the 46th Battalion AIF at Villers Bretonneux on 30 April 1918.