Variations of early german fuzes

[Fuzeman]

Picture shows the early German Brass No(5 )fuze on left manufactured at Rheinmetalls Somerda plant , it was found that the delay was too long so the 5 was stamped out and restruck as a (28) the delay being ideal for use against ships , this delay allowed the bomb to explode below deck

 

[waffenamt]

Again thank you Steve for the pics and explanations.
Ive never seen any of this type fuze on sale before at any shows?

best

waff

 

[waffenamt]

Whats the worth of these nice brass fuzes?


best

waff

 

[Fuzeman]

Brass fuzes

Hi Paul
The German ELAZc50(5) fuzes were produced in 1936 and were quickly found to have too long a delay , they were then restamped (28)
See RH fuzes in picture
These early ones are amongst the rarest fuzes , the last one sold on ebay for 120 , about 3 years ago .
Cheers

 

[waffenamt]

Thanks Steve,

They really are nice items.
I shall be on the look out at Beltring!

best

waff