Container [Cannon Ball]

Object detail

Accession number

1965.26

Production period

1850s

Description

Cannon Ball (Ammunition) container. Rectangular, cast iron bin, open at top, lip around opening, 4 small holes in base and one in one side. Embossed design on side includes: A shield featuring three cannons, "B" "O", up arrow (crest of Royal Army Ordnance Corps.) "18 55". Currently painted green, with grey under that.

Marks

B O / 1855 Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron/Cast Iron

Other name

Ammunition Container

Credit Line

1855. Container [Cannon Ball], 1965.26. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Container, Armament Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Armaments Armament Accessories

Collection type

Military Road Transport Transport

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