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Unknown Initiating Devoce

AB_BSM

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Please advise if any member can recognize the item in the attached image. Stamping on the side is R.R.227-40.
Thanks in advance .... Rod
 

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Hi,
This is a german WW2 igniter ZugZnder 35, standard for S.Mines & prepared charges, for booby trapping tellermines.
Best regardsZugZünder 35.jpg
 
Many thanks for the prompt and informative response. It came with some other uniform bits in a small box from a WW2 veteran. Regards Rod
 
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