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another Fuze ID

It is typical of several fuze series, the M48 series, M51 series and M500 series. All were evolution of the same basic fuze over the years.
 
M48 Fuze

M557 Components.jpgWhat you have there is the main body of an M48 Percussion Fuze most likely an American wartime issue used on 105 mm and 155 mm HE shell.
See the circled item. you also have the small flash tube/connecting rod attached.
 
million thanks

Dear all,

Thank you all so much again for the quick dtm. Really appreciated!

Greetings from Sunny Holland,:tinysmile_grin_t:

Robert
 
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