Japanese Artillery Fuze? Odd markings

**Customx12** · 02-11-2018, 07:49 PM

So when I pick this up in a few minutes, how can I be sure it is inert? Especially if it’s a field made anti-tank mine.

**tomp** · 02-11-2018, 11:32 PM

I imagine the bottom of the casing would be exposed when flipped over, is that the case?

Tom

**Customx12** · 02-12-2018, 12:05 AM

Here’s a photo I took of the bottom. I don’t even know how they attached it.

**MAP** · 02-12-2018, 12:14 AM

Looks like trench art to me. You can see the solder attaching the fuze to the shell casing in your original post.

**mathat** · 02-12-2018, 12:18 AM

by Customx12

how can I be sure it is inert? Especially if it’s a field made anti-tank mine.

Somehow this thread got lot more interesting to follow...

**Customx12** · 02-12-2018, 12:41 AM

by mathat

Somehow this thread got lot more interesting to follow...

If I mysteriously stop posting for a long period of time, you’ll know why.

**mathat** · 02-12-2018, 12:55 AM

by Customx12

If I mysteriously stop posting for a long period of time, you’ll know why.

Roger that i'm more than amuse your situation but luckily internet is full of bomb experts

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