Historical information

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring all items associated with Thompsons.

Physical description

1. Single sheet of paper. From Thompson's Engineering & Pipe Co Ltd to Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong. A/c Ministry of Munitions.
Titled - mechanical tests - Test on 25 PDR Breech rings. Rings NR (1790-1793). Dated 26 March 1943.
2. Tensile tests on material for 95 (loose) Barrel forgings for 25 PDR Gun Howitzers.
From Thompson's to Commonwealth of Australia - Ministry of Munitions. Barrel 14236/1 (Y2) - Barrel 635/3 - Dated 18 Feb 1942.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Top has name "Mr. Johnson" written. In the middle is an unidentifiable signature dated 26-3-1943. Bottom has (??) Martin.
2. At bottom signed off by (??) Martin.