| Accession Number | RELAWM33453 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery |
| Maker |
Breda |
| Place made | Italy |
| Date made | c 1935 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
81 mm Model 35 Mortar Baseplate
Description
81 mm Model 35 mortar baseplate made from steel. The baseplate is rectangular in shape and has a ball and socket joint for the mortar barrel. A folding carry handle is attached to the rear of the baseplate. The baseplate is painted matt grey. Markings - 1930 AMG 561.
History / Summary
The 81 mm Model 1935 mortar was used by Italian and German forces during the Second World War. The weapon was largely a copy of the French 81 millimeter Brandt mortar.
The base plate provided one of the three points of contact with the ground surface, and absorbed most of the recoil.