Croatian PMR / PMR-U Fuze

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Afternoon

Could someone identify this one for me if they can - Any additional information regarding country of origin and use would be welcome.

Igniter consists of a heavy gauge, blind ended aluminium tube, finished in dark green, threaded at one end for a cap holder. The body contains a spring loaded striker, which is retained by a pull pin. Safety feature is a turn of copper wire, and both the pull pin and transit cap have waterproofing washers.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

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[zix013]

There are hundreds of such and similar fuzes in the world. I don't have any proof, but I recognize the "YU style" in some details. I bet it's the PMR-U, fuse for the PMR "Čapljinka" AP fragmentation mine. This is locally manufactured, high-explosive, stake mounted AP landmine, produced by the forces of the Croatian Defense Council (HVO) and widely used in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

 

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Hi zix013

Thanks for your reply, and I think you have hit the nail on the head. I agree that there are many similar style igniters, but looking at the knurling on the igniter body, pull pin and safety wire, and the detail of the striker and cap holder in the cutaway, I think you have found an identical match. Spot on identification, and thanks.

Do you have any further information on the Croatian PMR mine at all?

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[zix013]

This mine was never officially introduced into service with any army. It was a locally produced improvised mine, without strict adherence to technical standards. It was produced in limited quantities and used mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 1992-95 war. Therefore, there is no official literature from the manufacturer or instructions from the army (HVO) that used it. There is only information from various EOD organizations that can be easily found online.