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Online Collection
Brixia Model 35 mortar bomb, Italian Army, 1939 (c)
The Brixia Model 35 was a light mortar used by the Italian Army during World War Two (1939-1945). The bomb exploded on impact, showering the target with steel fragments. It had a high rate of fire, but its fragmentation was limited, reducing its effectiveness.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1989-09-12-1
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Conflict in Europe gallery
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1989-09-12-1