Original WWII German Bouncing Betty S-Mines in Double Transit Chest with Fuses U.S. Navy indicating the rank of Oberst

indicating the rank of Oberst (Colonel)

and then from the Signal Corps altogether

The unit inflicted 1600 casualties and destroyed eighteen tanks during nine days of continuous action

The first problem to be considered in the development of the  M13 from the basic M3 was that of waterproofing the instrument  to withstand submersion

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Original WWII German Bouncing Betty S-Mines in Double Transit Chest with Fuses U.S. Navy indicating the rank of OberstOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. Incredible inert set of two original German WWII S Mines. Mines come with multiple fuses which are contained in an original bakelite fuze box. Both mines are contained in the original transit frame with locking claps. The metal frame is original WWII which has been restored and painted. The wood is newly added as is the black paint stenciling which is marked on the top SMi 35. The German S mine (Schrapnellmine,