WWI Field Gun, Victoria Park - St John's, Newfoundland - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Located in Victoria Park, St John's, a short walk from downtown.

Described as "German First World War 10-cm Kanone 17 (10-cm K17), (Serial Nr. unknown), field gun in Victoria Park. The trail has been cut off and the forward part of the gun rests on a concrete stand with a plaque." (source: silverhawkauthor.com/artillery-10-newfoundland-and-labrador-st-john39s-and-hmcs-cabot_836.html, accessed March 3, 2021)

The plaque reads:
World War I Artillery Field Gun
This gun is one of four of its type that were given to the Newfoundland Government at the end of World War 1 as war trophies reminiscent of the allies victory.
Restoration and setting for this field gun was a joint project of the City of St. John's and the Cabot institute of Applied Arts and Technology.

What type of artillery is this?: World War I field gun Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: German 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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