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Shrapnel - German Sea Mine, SMS Wolf, circa 1917
Reg. No: HT 24287
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- Summary:
- Piece of shrapnel was accompanied by an envelope which states that it was from a German mine laid by the disguised merchant raider SMS Wolf near Gabo Island in 1917.
- Description:
- Irregular shaped piece of corroded iron. One side is relatively smooth with indentations along one edge.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Dr Lewis Balfour, 1966
| Discipline: | History |
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| Tagged with: | military memorabilia |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MILITARY HISTORY |
| Secondary Classification: | Souvenirs & Mementoes |
| Tertiary Classification: | plunder |
| Past Owner: | Dr Lewis Balfour, Melbourne, Australia, 1917-1966 |
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