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Blank cartridges

Scope note

Cartridges containing an explosive propellant but no projectile, designed to produce a loud noise on firing and used for signalling, training, firing salutes, or to mimic the effect of real gunfire in theatrical performances.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204132

Broader Terms used

cartridges

Equivalent Terms used

blank cartridge

Created

13yrs ago

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