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ID

OSMP713

Date

4 November 2009

Source

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)