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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Ammunition Box

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(unknown)

c. 1980 - 1989

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Overview

Metal camouflage green box with a hinged lid. Several paper labels adhered to the box. White stencilled text.

Historical information

A firing device coupling base is a standard military hardware component used to connect a mechanical firing device (such as the M1A1 or M5) to an explosive component like a blasting cap, landmine cap well, or black powder igniter. One end screws into the firing device, while the other holds a percussion primer

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.187

Item type

Objects

Themes

Material

Metal

Inscriptions and markings

Left side of box: "Lighters. UN. 4A/Y 13/S/94. AUS/MAN 10001 / 96R""
Right side of box: "Coupling Base Firing Device. 005 AD1 12/093"
Back of box: "wt 2kg"
Top of lid: "INSP 439 MAN 11 96"

Contextual information

Possibly a light ammunition and explosive storage box.

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Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Monday, 6 July, 2026

Completeness

94

Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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Ammunition Storage Container - front

Ammunition Storage Container - back

Ammunition Storage Container - side

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