Original U.S. WWII D-Day Army 10 Cap Blasting Machine by White-Rodgers Elec. Co. - Demolition Team Original Items
Item: ONSV1453

Original U.S. WWII D-Day Army 10 Cap Blasting Machine by White-Rodgers Elec. Co. - Demolition Team

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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. 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 has a brass lower housing, with a lid that appears to be zinc or aluminum, with a data plate on the side with information and instructions. The 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.
    MANUFACTURED BY
    WHITE-RODGERS ELEC. CO.
    ST. LOUIS, MO.
    TYPE 6901 NO. 1
    SERIAL NO. 58778
    MADE IN U.S.A.

    The Blasting Machine comes complete with the original twist handle, still attached by a chain. The handle itself is steel, so it unfortunately has suffered rust damage, and the bottom portion is missing one of the two "teeth" that engage the machine. Also, the leather carry handle/cover is missing, though the two mounting buttons are still attached.


    Offered in very good condition, with the expected wear of age.


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