Cannon - Greek War of Independence - Revolution of 1821 - Museum Reproduction - Pure Bronze Artifact

Item Specifics

Condition: New, Made in Greece.
Material: Pure Bronze
Height: 5 cm - 2 inches
Width: 10 cm - 3,9 inches
Length: 5 cm - 2 inches
Weight: 400 g

A cannon is a large-caliber gun classified as a type of artillery, and usually launches a projectile using explosive chemical propellant. Gunpowder ("black powder") was the primary propellant before the invention of smokeless powder during the late 19th century. Cannons vary in gauge, effective range, mobility, rate of fire, angle of fire and firepower; different forms of cannon combine and balance these attributes in varying degrees, depending on their intended use on the battlefield. A cannon is a type of heavy artillery weapon.
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution of 1821 or Greek Revolution, was a successful war of independence by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire between 1821 and 1829. The Greeks were later assisted by the British Empire, France, and Russia, while the Ottomans were aided by their North African vassals, particularly the eyalet of Egypt. The war led to the formation of modern Greece. The revolution is celebrated by Greeks around the world as independence day on 25 March.