Weapon - SHRAPNEL, BOMB PIECES, Imperial Japanese Govt, c.1937-1942

Historical information

These two pieces were recovered during excavations at Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin. Pieces of bomb shrapnel from the Japanese bombing of Darwin.

Physical description

1. Cast steel fragment approx 24mm thick. It is roughly triangular shape. It also has irregular curves. The edges are jagged and rough.
2. Cast steel fragment. Approx rectangular 24mm thick. It has irregular curves. The edges are rough and jagged. Both pieces have a rusty surface.

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