Bronze Guns of Leutze Park

No. 25 Venetian 5.75-inch Howitzers

Venetian 5.75-inch Bronze Howitzer: The lion of Saint Mark identifies these weapons as having been cast in the famous arsenal at Venice, the combined shipyard and munitions works which for centuries supported Venetian sea power. Both of these howitzers are belived to be trophies of the Barbary Wars.

Close up of plaque - No. 25

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