What is this tool for, ....any ideas?

**JERSEY 34** · 07-18-2013, 04:39 PM

I have just picked up some more items that were rescued from the German tunnels built here on Jersey during the Occupation of the Island, and were used to dump tons of German kit once it was all over. This tool was removed I expect in the mid 50's as its still in good condition. I have a couple of ideas as to its actual use but would like to hear from Forum members what thoughts they have. I like the leather strap attached to the tool. Might this have been used to secure the tool to a wrist whilst in use... I don't know. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. I take it that the makers 3 letter code is COM for the Mafa Werke.
All the best from Jersey,
D.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 07-18-2013 04:39 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**meyle77** · 07-18-2013, 04:48 PM

looks like a wrench to secure round nut with 2 indentations - similar to that used on the grinder.
can you post photo of the other side of the wrench ?

**big ned** · 07-18-2013, 04:50 PM

Looks to me like a spanner for fitting/removing shell fuses. Are there lugs on the other side?

Regards, Ned.

**JERSEY 34** · 07-18-2013, 04:54 PM

Your on the right track Big Ned, or at least your on the same line of thinking as me.

**big ned** · 07-18-2013, 05:31 PM

Is it for changing the sights on a m.g? Just going on some of the other gear you've posted that appears related?

Regards, Ned.

**JERSEY 34** · 07-18-2013, 05:41 PM

Hi Ned,
I don't think so, I believe the first thoughts we has were closer to the mark.... some sort of fusing tool perhaps. I will start to look around now myself as I don't know either I just have a gut feeling its for ordnance.
D.

**zwerge** · 07-18-2013, 05:45 PM

Mafa Werk is listed as makers of artillery fuse timing tools.....

**meyle77** · 07-18-2013, 05:49 PM

Very similar to ANGLE GRINDER WRENCH CY04P
Wrench to unbolt specific bolt

**spotter** · 07-18-2013, 07:44 PM

As there is a german fuze the AZ 23 umg (O8) which can be set for instantaeneous or with a delay of 0.8 of a second,and as thats whats marked on the handle i would go with a fuze wrench ,this fuze was used on the following size projectiles 150mm 210mm 220mm 240mm

**JERSEY 34** · 07-18-2013, 08:25 PM

Hi Spotter,
Yes I think you have it sorted. I googled it after my initial thoughts and its confirmed for sure. It was just an interesting piece to get my hands on.
D.