Decorated anti-aircraft shell from USS Oklahoma (BB-37)
Entry/Object ID
1993.027.001
Description
Casing/Shell From USS USS Oklahoma (BB-37) decorated with Sailor Arts motifs.
Shell Casing For 3 Inch Anti-Aircraft Missile from USS Oklahoma (BB-37)-1924.
Ornamentation by ship's Gunners Mates: Greek keys top and bottom and Greek figure on one side, elk (or deer) on reverse with "1924" beneath
Shell standing upright on triple-tiered round wood stand
Shell Height 43-1/2", Base of 3 Rounds, 1" High, 11" Diameter, Brown Wood, 8" and 7-1/2" Diameter.
Collection
Sailor Arts Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1924
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Shell, Artillery
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Shell, Armament
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Ammunition
Nomenclature Class
Armaments
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
