Andy Naude
Well-Known Member
I have been after this item for ten to fifteen years. Final managed to twist the arm yesterday.
It originated out of a Naval Base many years ago. The story goes that it had been lying out side in wind and rain. The previous owner did the refurbishment.
It weighs 15.5 kg. The 40 mm Bofor and cat are just for comparison.
Head Stamp"
17 pd
II
LOT E.C.C. (this has been cancelled)
S.L.
Crows Foot
AA
1944
DRILL
Does the AA refer to Anti Aircraft?
Any idea what this round would be doing at a Naval Base? Can't find any record of this being used by South African Navy.
It originated out of a Naval Base many years ago. The story goes that it had been lying out side in wind and rain. The previous owner did the refurbishment.
It weighs 15.5 kg. The 40 mm Bofor and cat are just for comparison.
Head Stamp"
17 pd
II
LOT E.C.C. (this has been cancelled)
S.L.
Crows Foot
AA
1944
DRILL
Does the AA refer to Anti Aircraft?
Any idea what this round would be doing at a Naval Base? Can't find any record of this being used by South African Navy.
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