From:Mokau Museum

Name/TitleCartridge case, Turkish

About this objectA brass cartridge case 55 mm High with a 12 mm diameter base. The base has Turkish writing and symbols pressed into it including the star and crescent moon. This blank cartridge was a Trophy from the battle fields of Gallipoli. This cartridge was never fired as where is no firing pin dent in the base.

Period1914-18

Place MadeTurkey

Medium and Materialsmetal brass and mud

Inscription and Marksstamped on the base (head ) are Turkish inscription including the Star and crescent moon

Measurements55 mm H x 12 mm dis of the base

Object TypeCartridges

Object number2004/179/2

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