{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-sd-1-inert-sub-munition-bomblet-for-cluster-bomb-ab-500-1-maker-marked-jjm-inert","title":"Original German WWII SD-1 Inert Sub-munition Bomblet for Cluster Bomb AB 500-1 - Maker Marked jjm - Inert","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The SD1 Splitterbombe (Fragmentation Bomb) is an Anti-personnel (fragmentation) that was used primarily in two roles that were determined by the type of fuze and accessories fitted to the bomb. The first was as a fragmentation bomb with instantaneous fuze and when the bombs exploded above ground the case created large fragments which would kill enemy personnel and destroy unarmored vehicles. The second role was as a general-purpose or armor-piercing role. In this role, the bombs were fitted with a time delay fuze which detonated the bomb after it had pierced a target destroying it with a combination of its blast and fragments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is a totally inert according to guidelines provided by the ATF. \u003cstrong\u003eNot Available for Export.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cluster bomb was introduced in 1942 as an anti-personal air dropped bomb designed to be airdropped in containers. There were 392 SD1 cluster bombs are contained in the AB500-1 container, 224 in the AB250-2 and 50 in the AB70-D1 container. When carried in containers, the nose of the fuse nestled in a cavity in the base of the bomb in front, so protecting the fuse. No safety device was fitted to the fuse once loaded. The reinforcing ring on the fins was made longer in 1943.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis very example features a cast iron body with a 6-tail assembly without the ring. It has a good amount of the original yellow paint, though there is definitely pitting and corrosion on the exterior. It is also fitted with the mechanical impact fuze, which still retains the original fuze cap, which would be removed when the cluster bombs were loaded. It now appears to be seized on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe alloy AZ73 nose fuze is faintly marked in the casting \u003cstrong\u003eAZ (73) B2.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is also marked on the side of the fuze with \u003cstrong\u003e003 \u003c\/strong\u003eand maker code \u003cstrong\u003ejjm\u003c\/strong\u003e, however we have not been able to identify this maker. The fuze can be removed to inspect the sub-munition interior. The round measures 6¼” long. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great example, ready for further research and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42627445555269,"sku":"ONJR25FECA040","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25FECA040__01.jpg?v=1743786510","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-sd-1-inert-sub-munition-bomblet-for-cluster-bomb-ab-500-1-maker-marked-jjm-inert","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}