Historical information
This is one of the last 50 x 105 mm cannon shells fired in Sth Vietnam.
Physical description
.1) Brass Cannon Shell rimmed.
.2) Cardboard tube with end caps to hold shell.
.3) Card, RAA Badge.
Inscriptions & markings
.1) Base of shell stamped: “105 mm M14 Type 1 Lot ERM-1-43 1943”
Place at base:
“Presentation case number 31 of 50. Fired at Nui Dat Sth Vietnam by A Field Battery on the occasion of the Centenary of the Battery, 1 August 1971 whilst on active service with 12 field Regt RAA”
.2) Marked: “Container M105A2 UAC 105 mm HOW”
.3) Card: “This cartridge is number 31 of 50. Presented to Col Comdt E Comb by the Commanding Officer and all Ranks 12 Field Regiment RAA, Sth Vietnam 1971”.
