Engraved Cartridge Case, empty, fired at MCG 22 November 2006 marking 50th anniversary of 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Arms and armaments/Gun/Accessory or part/Cartridge case
Date Used
22 Nov 2006
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Brief Description
Cartridge case, large, used. Features Royal Australian Army insignia; inscription reads: “In recognition / to the / contribution / of the / MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB / This Cartridge Case was fired / as part of a four Gun Salute / to mark the occasion / of the / 50th Anniversary / of the / 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games / at the / Melbourne Cricket Ground / 22 November 2006.” Engraved around base as follows: 105 MM M15 / CAQ01M01 - 04. Hand written, black marker, M395 / BLANK
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 152 W: 119 D: 119mm (H: 6 W: 4 11/16 D: 4 11/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
22 Nov 2006
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16335
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