British 25 Pdr MkII Brass Shell Case 1941 ship Certain features were to be

Certain features were to be shared: a winged figure of Victory on the obverse and the same ribbon

Sculptor: Francisco CatalaYear Issued: 1997Year Retired: 1998Finish: GlazedHeight (in): 20

Each cartridge box is made from durable materials

a soldier had to have completed six months of operational service in the Pacific

British 25 Pdr MkII Brass Shell Case 1941 ship Certain features were to beDesigned in the 1930s the 25 Pdr was a 3. 45 inches (87. 6 mm) calibre weapon firing a shell weighing 25 pounds (11. 3 kg), hence the name 25 Pdr. It was mounted on a 2 wheeled carriage utilising a circular firing platform. The firing platform was attached to the gun and when lowered it transferred most of the recoil forces to the ground thereby providing a very stable firing base. It also provided the gun with the ability to traverse rapidly using