Time fuze for identification

[Vasco Da Gama]

Attached are photos of a fuze that I have had in my collection for a couple of years. The fuze is steel and the top section has the look of a British No80. Time markings read from 1 to 32, followed by a large M. On the very lower ring a faint W and 14. The base and gain do not have a British feel to them, only mark on the brass disc is a capital FK (Fredrick Krupp?). Diameter of the thread is approximately 45mm or 1 3/4in depending on your persuasion, difficult to be accurate with the damage.

I would be very glad to have the experts view on what this may be!

 

[frasche]

It is an austrian M 14a fuzes, used in 7.5 cm and 8 cm on the shell mod. 15/15

 

[frasche]

fuzes m 14a

 

[Alpini]

Attached are photos of a fuze that I have had in my collection for a couple of years. The fuze is steel and the top section has the look of a British No80. Time markings read from 1 to 32, followed by a large M. On the very lower ring a faint W and 14. The base and gain do not have a British feel to them, only mark on the brass disc is a capital FK (Fredrick Krupp?). Diameter of the thread is approximately 45mm or 1 3/4in depending on your persuasion, difficult to be accurate with the damage.

It is made of Zamak (Zinc alloy) and not made from steel. FK is not Friedruch Krupp, it's a austrian Manufacturer (unknown to me)