7.58 cm leMW Minenwerfer - Caledonia, ON
Posted by: stinger503
N 43° 04.406 W 079° 57.057
17T E 585404 N 4769504
German mortar cannon at the Caledonia Legion
Waymark Code: WMVKZG
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/01/2017
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This German Mortar Cannon or Minenwerfer, was used by the German Army in World War I. The 7.58 centimeter leMW was made by Rheinmetall and could fire 6 rounds per minute up to 1,300 m.
In 2016 the cannon was placed in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 154 in Caledonia, Ontario.
What type of artillery is this?: Mortar
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: German Army
Date artillery was placed on display: 07/01/2016
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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