German Gun 77 millimeter - Concord, NC, USA - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Plaque accompanying the artillery piece.

German Gun
Donated by the French Government to the "Cabarrus Black Boys" Chapter D.A.R. of Concord, N. C. and in turn presented by them to the County of Cabarrus.
Field Artillery Gun No. 3293, manufactured by Krupp in their works, Essen, Germany, in 1907, 1900 Model.
Caliber 77 millimeters and range about 3 miles, fires 8 shells per minute.
Belongs to Prussian Field Artillery Regiment capture by famous 38th African Division of French Army on Yser Field in 1915 during counter attack delivered by the division in answer to first gas attack delivered by Germans during war.

Scratches on shields were cause by splinters from shells of French 76 millimeter gun

Coat of arms of Germany is engraved on barrel and German Eagle with imperial crown.
Near breech s imperial crown with initials of Former Kaiser, showing that gun belonged to Prussian Regiment

What type of artillery is this?: howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: WW I Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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