WW2 20mm Anti Aircraft Navy Cannon.

Original pedestal and replica gun

Original pedestal and replica gun

Name/Title

WW2 20mm Anti Aircraft Navy Cannon.

Entry/Object ID

M-D-G-0524-001

Description

The Oerlikon 20 mm cannon is based on an original German Becker Type M2 20 mm cannon design that appeared very early in World War I. It was widely produced by Oerlikon Contraves and others, with various models employed by both Allied and Axis forces during World War II.

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Oerlikon

Conservation

Treatment

Acute Treatment

Repaint - external

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donated on Loan

Date

November 2024

Acquired From

Ditsong Military Museum