1893 Spandau 15cm Howitzer (German)

Object/Artifact

Mine & Military Museum - Springs

Name/Title

1893 Spandau 15cm Howitzer (German)

Description

A 1893 Spandau 15cm Howitzer which was used by the German forces against General Smuts and his troops during the war in South West Africa in 1914. The gun and others were brought back to SA after the German surrender.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Long term formal loan

Date

July 2024

Acquired From

Ditsong Military Museum