Reported Location
Year
Munition Category
Functional use
Base Colour
Marking Colour
Marking Script
Condition
Mechanical Feature
Guidance
Domain
Fins Characteristic
Calibre
Analyst Note
This is an Iranian 60 mm mortar projectile, marked to indicate it is of the ‘high explosive, long-range’ type (“H.E L.R”). Both the munition body and fuze are marked to with the year of production (“2008”). Whilst the tan colouring is often indicative of Iranian-made munitions (especially where the fins are also painted), this is not diagnostic, and a combination of physical features and markings should be assessed to reach a positive identification. (ARES)