Kings Park Captured Orange Free State Cannon, Western Australia, Australia - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This cannon was captured from Orange Free State Forces by Australian forces during the Second Boer War in South Africa.

The cannon bears the inscriptions 'VRYHEID IMMIGRATIE' and 'ORANJE VRYSTAAT' in the Afrikaans language. These translate to 'FREEDOM IMMIGRATION' and 'ORANGE FREE STATE'.

There is a plaque affixed to the breech of the cannon in memory of the South African veteran Brigadier General A.J. Bessell Browne C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D., who was General President of the South African & Imperial Veterans Association from it's inception until his death on 3rd August 1947.

The Second Boer War was fought from 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902 between the British Empire and the Afrikaans-speaking Dutch settlers of two independent Boer republics, the South African Republic (Transvaal Republic) and the Orange Free State.

What type of artillery is this?: Late 19th Century Field Cannon Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: Orange Free State Parking location to view this Waymark: N 31° 57.297 W 115° 50.660 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: No - against rules of Kings Park except with special permission. Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Cost?: Not Listed

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