{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-d-day-army-10-cap-blasting-machine-with-handle-by-fidelity-electric-co-demolition-team","title":"Original U.S. WWII D-Day Army 10 Cap Blasting Machine with Handle by Fidelity Electric Co. - Demolition Team","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original WWII U.S. Army \u003cem\u003e10 Cap Blasting Machine\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. The \"10 Cap\" nomenclature indicates that up to 10 \"Blasting cap\" detonators can be set off at one time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example has a brass lower housing, with a lid that appears to be zinc or aluminum, with an identification and instruction plate on the side top information and instructions. The plate reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. ARMY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLASTING MACHINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 CAP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS MACHINE MAY LOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPACITY TEMPORARILY; TO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRESTORE, TWIST THE HANDLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIGOROUSLY A FEW TIMES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side reads:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFidelity Electric Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Lancaster, PA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blasting Machine comes complete with the original intact twist handle, still attached by a chain, as well as the original leather carrying strap, attached to the buttons on the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good, though the original black paint on the brass housing has mostly  worn away. The finish on the handle is good, with some wear through due to age. The unit still properly turns, though we do not know if it is functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very good condition, with the expected wear of age. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39651637755973,"sku":"ONSV21WPS20","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21WPS20__01.jpg?v=1638565585","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-d-day-army-10-cap-blasting-machine-with-handle-by-fidelity-electric-co-demolition-team","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}