what kind of a cannon would this have been used in? Is it a tank shell or artillery?On the base it says 105mm M14 lot-IVI-1-4 and is dated 1972
105mm cannon shell
what kind of a cannon would this have been used in? Is it a tank shell or artillery?On the base it says 105mm M14 lot-IVI-1-4 and is dated 1972
JEDEM DAS SEINE
Re: 105mm cannon shell
US Goverment contract by Val Carter Industries of Canada..Vietnam era for 105mm Field Cannon..
M101 105mm Howitzer
The M101 and M101A1 105mm Light Howitzer, Towed is a general purpose, light field artillery weapon used by U.S. ground forces. The M101 was developed in 1928 and saw extensive use in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. It is manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal with over 10,000 produced including all variants.....BILL
"As long as there are brave men and warriors the halls of Valhalla will never be silent or empty"
In memory of my father William T. Grist December 26, 1920--September 10, 2009..
901st. Ordnance H.A.M. North Africa, Italy, Southern France....ETO
Also in memory of my mother Jane Kidd Grist Feb. 22, 1920-- September 27, 2009... WWll War bride May 1942...
Re: 105mm cannon shell
Thanks Bill,I always thought it was a tank shell.
JEDEM DAS SEINE
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