Anzac Gallipoli Archaeology Database

Artefact Metal container
Feature ID:
571
Artefact No.:
333
Artefact Type:
Metal container
Survey Date:
12 September 2012
Location:
The Nek
Period:
c. 1915
Area Nationality:
ANZAC
Deployed By:
ANZAC
Length (cm):
7.5
Width (cm):
5.7
Preservation:
Associated Feature:
566
Material:
metal
Photographed:
Yes
Description:
Metal food can fragment. The base/top of a rectangular metal tin can, bully beef tin. Circular stamped impression in centre (diam. 3.7). Rolled edge (h. 0.2). Heavily oxidised (ferrous). Clear traces of red enamel (?) paint on one side only (outer side). Found in bottom of ANZAC back-of-line trench F566 (western arm).

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