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unknown (Handgrenade?)-Fuze

Alpini

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I don't have any idea about the following item. The thread looks like seen on some handgrenades. The thin tube contains a rotten quick match.

Ideas please :)

Markings: E. B. 1 39
 

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The ink stamps are very usual on french fuzes but "E.B." doesn't sound like any french manufacturer I have ever heard. Which country used ink stamps too?
 
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FRENCH EB meanings :

EB : ETS BILLANT, BOURGES (CHER)
EB : ETS BRANDT E.
EB : SA DES ETS LUCHAIRE, BOURGES (CHER)

Cheers
 
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