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Emmaville First World War Field Gun

Emmaville First World War Field Gun
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Description / Background

Following the First World War, various towns throughout Australia were allotted a German war trophy. This Krupp Field Gun was gifted to Australia by the French Government, and then transferred to Emmaville on 28 June 1922. It is located in the small park opposite the Emmaville War Memorial.

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Plaque

77mm M1916 Krupp Field Gun

Captured German War Trophy

Gifted to Australia by the French Government

Allotted to Emmaville 28 June 1922

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Address
Post Office Street
Emmaville NSW 2371
Local Government Area
Glen Innes Severn Council
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
War trophy
Recorded by
Graham Wilson OAM
Year of construction
1922
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18