US M 1918 Caisson for theFrench 75mm mle/1897
Undergoing Restoration
Below: This is a front view of the M1918 Caisson box. Four thousand nine hundred fifty seven US M1918 Caisson of this type saw service in France during the last year of World War 1.
Below: Side view,
Below Left: The pintle hitch and prop stand for the M1918 Caisson. Below Right: Brakes and axle brackets
Below. Photographs and color print from the American Car Foundry book illustrating the manufacturing process for American Limbers and Caissons. The vehicles are painted “Two Color Camouflage” at the Detroit factory before being shipped to Army units. Notice that all the vehicles are painted in exactly the same pattern. Also, the two colors consist of Green and Yellow with White and Black added as shades
Below: Original photograph of the French 75mm with the US M1918 Caisson. Likley this photo was taken after WW1
Below. US M 1918 Caisson for French 75mm mle/97 Ammunition
Below: Drawing of the US M1916 Fuze Setter which mounts on the M1918 Cassion
Link to the US M1918 Caisson Limber
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