This is an original German WW2, 1940 dated Zt. A.f Sp Bu.37, 5 minute clockwork timer. The timer was used was used by the Wehrmacht Pioneer Battalion for a time delay with large detonation charges when areas were abandoned to opposing forces. The timer is made of brown bakelite and measures 80mm in length with a diameter of 40mm. The container has a screw on lid with a black o ring and contains a key to wind the clockwork mechanism under a thin bakelite cover. There is a small clear window to display the times time and a screw adaptor to screw into the demolition charge. The bakelite has embossed on its side Zt. A.f Sp Bu.37 RhS 23d 1940 (date). the top cover has the number 4 painted on it. as well as the side of the body. The clockwork mechanism is stamped on the side with PW in a circle 40 (1940 date) and 3 45 stencilled in black. The price includes U.K. delivery. O 2214