| Accession Number | REL/19623.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery Accessory |
| Physical description | Paint, Rope, Steel |
| Maker |
Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | c 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
3 inch Mortar Barrel Baseplate
Description
3 inch mortar baseplate made from steel. The baseplate has a rectangular shape and has four spikes on the bottom of the plate for securing the mortar on earth. the centre of the base plate has a half ball socket for the barrel stud. The bipod has two rope handles for transportation purposes. The baseplate is painted olive drab.
History / Summary
The 3 inch mortar was used by the British and Australian Army during the Second World War and Korea.