Original German WWI Blasting Machine Detonator - Zundmaschine British Lancer Top of tube: Top: "98

Top of tube: Top: "98 Automatic"

had prepared us for the sight of hundreds of black bursts all around us filling the sky

but acceptance was slow in coming

It is a uniform cutout

Each is complete with original unissued early model canvas chin strap with integral spring system

Original German WWI Blasting Machine Detonator - Zundmaschine British Lancer Top of tube: Top: "98Original Item: Only One Available. WWI German Blasting Machine Detonator. As used to set of explosive charges by engineers (pioneers) of the Imperial German Army during WWI. This is the first of these we have ever encountered. A very heavy item, weighing in at almost twelve pounds, and measuring approximately 8. 5x 3. 75 x 5. German markings include Zunden (Ignite), Leitung (for lead connectors), Aufziehen (To wind up), Prufen (Test). The base of the