Gun
Astra
Category
Toys
Date
1940 - 1950
Materials
Metal
Measurements
370 mm (length); 135 mm (width); 95 mm (height)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664299
Summary
A detailed die-cast metal model of a World War II field gun, possibly an anti-aircraft gun, painted dark green with plated metal fittings. The barrel and carriage revolve on a base with four horizontal legs. A knurled disc at the back elevates the barrel, and there are other controls, the purpose of which is not clear.
Marks and inscriptions
On top of breech: on round red metal plate: ASTRA/ MADE IN ENGLAND
Makers and roles
Astra, maker