BOCN Guess what it is

[spotter]

The ring from the top of a no8 anti personnel switch aka de-bollocker

 

[siegfreid]

Well spotted Spotter ! No8 switch top flange.

 

[spotter]

Thanks Mike,
Ok this should be quite a simple one ,so as well as what is it,,, which organisation is this type associated with ?

 

[sudelmuk]

The organisation should be the SOE, hopefully :tinysmile_hmm_t:

 

[millsbomber]

Time Pencil OSS or Earlie CIA,,,,,,, Dave

 

[spotter]

hello Peter,,
Iknow you know what they are so i would have let you win if you got the Organisation ,but its not SOE
also its a two part question
What is it ?
which organisation is this type associated with ?
they were made in a certain country for a certain government organisation of that country...
further clue Post ww2 and its NOT THE UK

 

[spotter]

Millsbomber you have got them,,yes Time pencils manufactured in the USA for the CIA ,,recognisable by the hexagonal nut, the remnants of the packaging is dated 1972

 

[millsbomber]

Thanks Spotter, try this one guy's its what it is used with im after,,,,,, Dave

 

[siegfreid]

Limpet fuzes ?

 

[millsbomber]

Limpet fuzes ?

No But it is for fitting fuses,,,,,,, Dave

 

[siegfreid]

80 or 83 grenade ?

 

[switch]

Something else that involves a fly-off lever?

 

[millsbomber]

You are correct Switch it does come from ordnance that used a fly off lever,,,,,,, Dave

 

[spotter]

for fitting/undoing the cartridge pistol on a British mk1 or mk2 anti personnel mine

 

[Bonnex]

Mine Shrapnel Mk I

ouch, pipped by Allan

 

[spotter]

you can have it Bonnex if its correct

 

[Bonnex]

OK thanks. Here is a photo of an interesting gismo. It is relatively unusual so I am risking showing the whole thing.

 

[spotter]

is it anything to do with the the no6 AP "carrot" mine

 

[millsbomber]

you can have it Bonnex if its correct

Yes Thats The answer Bonnex and Spotter,,,,, Dave

 

[switch]

Bonnex

Tin suggests American, possibly WW2?
White finish suggests for use in colder climates?

Bar that, somewhat stumped! Another "uncommon", or possibly even "rare" item I presume.

American, WW2 Arctic issue Bangalore Torpedo head?

Cheers

Switch