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German Incendiary Bomb

roller63

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I have had this for a long time, I thought now would be a good time to find out what all the markings mean seeing as we have so many German ordnance fans in the Forum. Thanks in advance, Tony.
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That is gorgeous roller ,if you ever want to sell it let me know ,also if anyone has one in that condition or very close for sale please let me know.
Daz
 
Some great markings especially on that tail fin.B)
You have makers mark (Rhs) in the fuze,batch numbers and the AZ83 type fuze itself.
some of the other lads might be able to help you out on that though?
Excellent example.

cheers

waff
 
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The markings on the fuze are as follows AZ8312* is the fuze designation Impact fuze
RHs over 143 = Rheinmetall Sommerda plant
G =Date of Manufacture of empty fuze
580A is the batch number
Fuzeman
 
Markings on Bomb body are as follows
Bi = the group number H over 344 Filling manufacturers monogram
Large G = Date of filling
There are other marks that telll you the type composition Ie filling
RHs is Rheinmetall
Fuzeman
 
If you can furnish me in an email all the marks i will desigher all of them for you
Steve
 
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