German Krupp 10.5cm Light Field Howitzer Model 98 - 1915

Krupp 10.5cm Light Field Howitzer Model 98 at MMM

Krupp 10.5cm Light Field Howitzer Model 98 at MMM

Name/Title

German Krupp 10.5cm Light Field Howitzer Model 98 - 1915

Description

This German 10.5cm Light Field Howitzer Model 98 that was captured from the German forces at the battle of Otavifontein in South West Africa in 1915. It was placed at Joubert Park in Braamfontein, Johannesburg shortly after the war ended in 1918 as a war trophy. It was donated to MMM in December 2023.Display restoration took 2 months.

Acquisition

Date

December 2023

Acquired From

Johannesburg Metro - Heritage