The restoration work was performed during 2003 by:
Thomas Podnar, Robert Lodge, Curtis McCartney, and Mark Erdmann of
McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory, Inc. , 10915 Pyle Rd., Oberlin OH 44074
Telephone: 440-774-4215 Fax: 440-775-1368 Email: mckaylodge@aol.com
Web: www.mckaylodge.com
The 88mm German anti-tank gun located for many years at Royal American Circle, Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pennsylvania was examined by Robert Lodge for a response to a Task Order on June 27, 2002. At that time as thorough an examination as possible in the field was made, coating thickness was measured with an electronic gauge, chloride contamination was tested and measured, and dimensional measurements were taken. A proposal was made to the U.S. Army for its restoration and the proposal was accepted. At the time of the condition assessment, it was not known for certain how the artifact came to the United States and be located at the Carlisle Barracks. It was thought that the gun was displayed outdoors there for about 25 years.
Consulted:
Dr. William Atwater, Curator
U.S. Army Ordnance Museum
Charles Lemonds, Curator
Patton Museum of Calvary and Armor
Patrick Megehee, Curator
U.S.Army Field Artillery Museum
James Whitman, Collections Manager Canadian War Museum
