Some interesting markings on that Mortar, Robert.
If I recall correctly, there were two major manufacturers of the 2-inch Mortar in Canada during World War Two. The better known is John Inglis, but the Canadian Elevator Equipment Company Ltd in Toronto was also involved. What I am not sure of, however, is when each of these companies was active in production. Who came first? Were they concurrent? Was one added to the mix to assist in the pre D-Day buildup?
The fancy “P” stamp is from Philco. Usually associated with wireless related equipment, they had an extensive metal shop and show up from time to time with metal sub-assemblies in unexpected equipment.
As for the HMofC, that could be one of five other subcontractors found in Vancouver, Hamilton, Toronto, Woodstock or Sherbrooke, Quebec during the war.
Nice find.
David
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