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Souvenir - Cartridge, Memorial, 3 April 1996

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Historical information

Australian munitions is the largest supplier of explosive munitions to the Australian Defence Force. Australian Munitions can trace its ammunition heritage back to the late 19th century, through the establishment of the Colonial Ammunition Company in Victoria. Manufacturing is based at two main regional sites – Benalla in Victoria and Mulwala in New South Wales. The Benalla site produces ammunition, explosive ordnance and other munitions.

Significance

This cartridge represents the first ammunition delivery from the site upon its opening in 1996.

Physical description

Single 5.56mm cartridge, encased in resin. Text and images on resin.

Inscriptions & markings

"INERT ROUND"
"First Ammunition Deliveries from"
"ADI'S Benalla Facility"
"3 April 1996"

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Identifier

0113

Date made

3 April 1996

Place made

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Production methods

Mould

Languages

English

Materials

Resin, Brass, Copper, Steel

Measurements

Width: 110 millimetres, Depth: 25 millimetres, Height: 75 millimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5ddc979821ea671a14af0d4d

Accessed 26 December 2024

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