Shiny Posted 25 March , 2016 Share Posted 25 March , 2016 Hi all, The title says it all really. Can anyone help identify this fuse please? I'm assuming it's WW1 era? Thanks Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Haselgrove Posted 25 March , 2016 Share Posted 25 March , 2016 Hi Michael, It looks like a German KZ14. The KZ stands for Kanonen-Zunder or gun fuze. There should be a marking on the top section of the fuze. If you look here: http://www.passioncompassion1418.com/decouvertes/english_fusees_collection_all.html you will find some information. Hope this helps. Regards, Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 25 March , 2016 Share Posted 25 March , 2016 Agree KZ 14. KZ = Kanon Zunder (thunder). Used on 77 MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted 25 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 25 March , 2016 Thanks a lot, that's really helpful. It sounds like the item I thought was a bullet next to it could be a primer pellet. It's locked in a display case to which the key has been temporarily misplaced. If I manage to get in I'll check for the letters and post another photo. Thanks again. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted 27 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 27 March , 2016 Hi All, I've managed to get into the locked cupboard and you were correct about the lettering on it. However, I have also found some engraving on the side. Can anyone make out what it says? I should say this was in a locked cupboard in my local branch of the Royal British Legion, I'm thinking as we are almost at the 100 year anniversay of the date on this, we may be able to make something of it. Thanks a lot, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted 27 March , 2016 Share Posted 27 March , 2016 To me it says, Found in Armentiers April 21st 1916. John lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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