| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM29881 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm accessory |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | pre 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Machine gun Armoured Shield (Japan)
Description
Japanese infantry shield consisting of an armoured steel plate 11 3/4" x 12", with two points on the base for digging in the ground, with a recess at top right for a rifle or light machine gun. On the back is a carrying handle to which is attached a forked spike for holding the shield upright. Spike at rear is very hard to move.
History / Summary
Recovered by 5 Military History team from Rabaul.