Original U.S. WWII D-Day Army Engineers 10 Cap Blasting Machine by White-Rodgers Elec. Co with Handle
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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. 64311
MADE IN U.S.A.
The Blasting Machine comes complete with the original twist handle, still attached by a chain and complete, without damage. Unfortunately, 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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