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Need Fuze Identification / Information

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Seeking Identification on the fuze shown in the attached photos. Any information in relation to country of origin, model, era and use would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Frank
 

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Hello,

It's a german trench mortar fuze (WWI) for 17 and 25 cm.

Stephan
 
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Here is the detail
used on the 25cm heavy Minenewerfer
17 cm medium Minenwererfer
18cm smooth bore minenwerfer




From notes on German Fuzes Jan 1918
 

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By the way, the maker (Rh. M. F.) is the firm "Rheinisches Metallwaren Maschinen Fabrik".

:tinysmile_twink_t2:
Steph
 
Gentleman,

Thank you all for the informative and rapid responses!

Thanks again and stay safe,

Frank
 
Z.s.u.m.W.m

Hello, I will bring just a little precision :

Z.s.u.m.W.m. will say : Zunder (fur) schweere und mittlerer Wurf mine

Schweere Wurfmine = 25 cm trench mortar
Mittlerer Wurfmine = 17 cm trench mortar

German amunition of WW I

Yoda
 
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