Is this a Fuze?

[WoodyUK]

Hi guys, I'm new to the forums and I'm wondering if you can help me.

I've got something which I originally thought was something else. It come from the Somme. Someone has suggested that it may be a fuze.

Cheers

 

[william holmes]

looks like a french I.A.L mod 1916 used on 75mm he shells

 

[WoodyUK]

Brilliant! Thanks very much William.

 

[dano1917]

looks like a french I.A.L mod 1916 used on 75mm he shells

Cha-Ching righto

 

[Weasel]

UK Live Ordnance



Hi Woody,
A word of caution, the fuze you have there looks like it has never been stripped down and therefore it is very likely that it contains a live Gaine ( Booster ) on the base of the fuze. This should not be touched and the following actions should be taken.






Within the UK we have a system in place for reporting suspect items of Ordnance, whether dug up, found, in a collection or shop etc etc.

First of all, contact the Police, they will put in place a system to have the item removed or destroyed by an EOD team that are always on 24/7 standby for the public safety (its their job, so don't be sorry).

In the event of it being free from explosive they do have the jurisdiction to hand back to you as it is your property and not theirs unless it has explosive inside (or unless you have stolen it).

Don't worry about speaking with the Police, rather you be safe than loosing parts of your body and it gives them something different to deal with. They will not arrest you (normally) or put you in court unless you are doing something very dodgy / terrorism / working outside normal rules of FAC and/or explosive handling, producing something nasty, have a launch mechanism for a missile (please check home office guidance or police guidelines).