Historical information
The 2 items were presented to “DAVID M KEARIN by the Gun Crew HMAS COOTAMUNDRA.
“KEARIN D M No R 41516 RAN 1952-58”
Physical description
.1) & .2) Trench Art made from brass 40 mm shell casings. Engraving is along the length of the caseings.
Inscriptions & markings
.1) & .2) “40 mm M4 LOT 175 1951 (up arrow) AN HMAS COOTAMUNDRA 1957”