US made butterfly bomb

[butterfly]

As promised I looked through my notes and have written down the following:-

EGS = Geometric Stamping Company (Ohio)

Not sure where I sourced the information so if someone can confirm would be great.

as for COC , I dont have any information at present.

(excellent example of an M129 by the way - thanks for posting additional picture)

regards Kev

 

[pzgr40]

The US type is post WW2

 

[HAZORD]

Photos of a couple of different paint schemes.

 

[SG500]

Photos of a couple of different paint schemes.

Nice butterfly's Hazord. Interesting to see the variations on the wing cradles and the arming wires, both designs date from pre 1945 although were presumably made after then also.
What types of fuzes do they have?
Dave.

 

[HAZORD]

Dave,

Here is the post that shows the photos and info on the fuzes:

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threa...nt-and-dates-of-use/page4?highlight=butterfly

 

[butterfly]

Dave,

Here is the post that shows the photos and info on the fuzes:

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threa...nt-and-dates-of-use/page4?highlight=butterfly

Two very nice examples of M83 you have there Hazord congratulations.

regards Kev

 

[V40]

Euclid, Ohio

Geometric Stamping Company

Automobile stampings

Shells, 105 HM. M-1, shell fuzes

Kev, they are located in Euclid, Ohio just outside of Cleveland. Hope this helps a little.