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German pionier wk2.

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JulienCD68

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Hello,
I'm looking for information on this box, which is 15cm in diameter and approximately 8cm high.

I haven't been able to find any documentation on the subject.
Thanks for all.
 

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As you probably know, the oblong box - as marked - is for detonators. The tin is similar to containers for safety fuse. Similar British tin shown for comparison.
 

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An example used in conjunction with demolition charges (sometimes found as part of 'self-destruct' apparatus). A direct translation for the cord shown is 'Black Powder Fuze'
 

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The oblong box for detonators can contain 15 sprengkapseln Nr. 8. The detonators were used in a variety of Zundern - see attached photo which shows the typical pioneer accessories for S-Mines.
 

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Thanks, but it's the round box I'm trying to identify.

It has a support specifically for holding the box of 15 detonators.
 
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