INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a British WW1, 1917 dated No 101B nose impact fuze for heavy howitzer high explosive rounds. The number 101B fuze was modified 101 fuze modified internally with a weaker arming spring to function at lower velocities of the larger guns. The fuse is stamped round the circumference No101B II E W.C 2 a crowfoot 28 over D a crowfoot 3 F. 3.17 (Filled March 1917). See Hogg British Artillery Weapons and Ammunition 1914 – 1914 page 251. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert fuze in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2187