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Accession number |
1978.1 |
Catalog date |
2006-11-22 |
Collection |
Colorado Snowsports Museum - 10th Mountain Division |
Date |
1942-1945 |
Description |
10th Mountain Division shell from 105 Recoilless Howitzer, Painted Red, Various circular holes throughout body of the shell |
Catalog Number |
1978.1.1 |
Provenance |
This shell was found in the Camp Hale area and was likely used for training the 10th Mountain Division in winter warfare. The item was donated to the CSM by Pete Burnett and accessioned into the collection in 1978 - as one of our first founding artifacts. The shell has been used in various displays including for President Biden at the signing of Camp Hale becoming a National Monument on October 12, 2022. It was also used at several screenings of Chris Anthony's documentary "Mission Mt. Mangart." |
Year Range from |
1942 |
Year Range to |
1945 |
Object Name |
Weapon, 10th Mountain Division |