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You are bidding on a SUPERB example of a WW2 German Wehrmacht T.Mi.35 Tellermine 42 Anti Tank Mine! This was used by all branches throughout the war.
The Tellermine 42 (T.Mi.42) was a German metal-cased anti-tank mine used extensively during the Second World War. The mine’s case is made of sheet steel, and has a slightly convex pressure plate on the top surface with a central fuze well. Two secondary fuze wells are located on the side and bottom of the mine for anti-handling devices. For use on beaches and underwater the mine could be deployed inside a specially designed earthenware or concrete pot, which acted as a waterproof jacket for the mine. Pressure of 400 pounds (180 kg) on the center of the mine or 200 pounds (91 kg) on its edge deforms the pressure plate compressing a spring, and breaking a shear pin which holds back the spring-loaded striker. Once the striker is released it flips downwards into a percussion cap which fires the adjacent detonator followed by the booster charge and then the main explosive filling of TNT. Most were painted field gray (dark green). From 1943, they were painted dark yellow.
Made of steel, this 100% ORIGINAL Tellermine 42 is in EXCELLENT condition! Retaining much of the original paint, it is VERY solid with NO major dents or damage! A bit of rust and pitting, but this could easily be cleaned up. There are some very light scratches and marks, but nothing that detracts. Retains MUCH of the original Dunkelgelb paint! Sadly, the carry handle is missing. Could use a bit of a clean-up. Comes in the original wood crate shown. Would make a PERFECT example for collection or display!
