Cartridge Case (11A04)
This 20mm cartridge case was part of the ammunition for the eight Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns mounted on the the James Eagan Layne. This Mk4 case was manufactured in 1944 by the National Enameling & Stamping Co in Milwaukee (1). This case has been fired and was found stored within the ship.
On the base of the case is marked: NES 1944, 20MM Mk4
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20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun on a Liberty ship |