This is a German Druckzunder 35 (D.Z.35) is a mechanical pressure-activated fuze used extensively by the Wehrmacht for landmines and booby traps. Made of brass or aluminum, it operates instantly when pressure (approximately 15-20 kg) forces a striker onto a percussion cap. It was commonly used on anti-personnel mines, AT mines, and explosive charges.
This fuse which is a rare type to find it is pretty much complete but is empty and inert and is only slightly damaged, retaining its original colour and with clear visible maker marking and dated 1939. It has been carefully cleaned and is perfect for display or any collection. The fuse was recovered from a field near Trun, which we think was a pit dug by the allies where lots of German equipment was thrown in and buried after the battle in the Falaise Pocket, Normandy in France 1944. A nice rare relic from the famous Normandy battlefield. The fuse come with 2xA5 laminated information cards,diagram and pictures.
This is a German Druckzunder 35 (D.Z.35) is a mechanical pressure-activated fuze used extensively by the Wehrmacht for landmines and booby traps. Made of brass or aluminum, it operates instantly when pressure (approximately 15-20 kg) forces a striker onto a percussion cap. It was commonly used on anti-personnel mines, AT mines, and explosive charges.
This fuse which is a rare type to find it is pretty much complete but is empty and inert and is only slightly damaged, retaining its original colour and with clear visible maker marking and dated 1939. It has been carefully cleaned and is perfect for display or any collection. The fuse was recovered from a field near Trun, which we think was a pit dug by the allies where lots of German equipment was thrown in and buried after the battle in the Falaise Pocket, Normandy in France 1944. A nice rare relic from the famous Normandy battlefield. The fuse come with 2xA5 laminated information cards,diagram and pictures.
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