Original U.S. Pre WWII “D-Day” Army July 29, 1930 Patent 10 Cap Blasting Machine
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is an original WWII U.S. Army 10 Cap Blasting Machine, complete with the original handle and leather carry strap. These were used by demolition crews on D-day to destroy the many obstacles on French beaches that had been set up during years of German occupation. This particular example was produced in the Pre War years and is constructed out of brass instead of the lower being brass. The top Data plate reads:
U.S. ARMY
BLASTING MACHINE 10 CAP
THIS MACHINE MAY LOSE CAPACITY
TEMPORARILY: TO RESTORE, TWIST
THE HANDLE VIGOROUSLY A FEW TIMES
The Blasting Machine comes complete with the original twist handle, still attached by a chain.
The handle itself is wood, and looks to have not been repainted. Attached is the original leather carry strap also in solid condition.
Offered in very good condition, with the expected wear of age and paint loss.
In December of 1943 and January of 1944, in his new role as Inspector General of the Coastal Defenses, Erwin Rommel carried out an inspection of the Atlantic Wall defenses from Denmark to France. His report found that there was insufficient mine placement, as well as an insufficient number of beach obstacles. In light of this, Rommel insisted upon “nearly round-the-clock” work placing obstacles of a variety of kinds in the months leading up to D-day.
The beach obstacles took a variety of forms, and broadly served to impede the eventual Allied amphibious invasion. Thanks to the work of aerial reconnaissance missions over the coast, the Allies were able to learn what types were being planted along the beaches, and create prototypes to practice within their training.
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