No 29 Plug

[Investment]

Hello,

This Plug is stamped 13 No 29 IF 44 WGS.

Its measurements are listed below.

Length: 13 cm approximately.

Top Width: 6 cm approximately.

Middle Width: 4 cm approximately.

Bottom width: 3 cm approximately.

Any idea what this plug was used in?

Help in identifying the plug would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Invest

 

[TimG]

What is the diameter of the threaded section?

TimG

 

[Investment]

Diameter of the threaded section is 5 cm approximately.

 

[TimG]

Transit Plug for shells to be fitted with proximity fuzes. Amongst others, used on 25Pr. What's surprising is the date of 44, which seems very early.

No. 29
1 - Mk. 1
F - Ferrous
44 - Year of manufacture
WCS - W. Cross & Sons Ltd, West Bromwich, UK (I think)

TimG

 

[Investment]

Transit Plug for shells to be fitted with proximity fuzes. Amongst others, used on 25Pr. What's surprising is the date of 44, which seems very early.

No. 29
1 - Mk. 1
F - Ferrous
44 - Year of manufacture
WCS - W. Cross & Sons Ltd, West Bromwich, UK (I think)

TimG

TimG, many thanks for your information, as it’s greatly appreciated.