INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an original German, No FZ60 clockwork bomb fuze that was fitted to air dropped containers to sever a cable that would open the containers parachute between 5 to 60 seconds after being dropped. The fuze was armed by a shear pin on dropping. The fuze is of alloy construction and has an alloy cap that is turned to set the clockwork timing mechanism. The cap is graduated from 5 to 60 seconds. The alloy fuze is stamped on the side drh (Gebr. Thiele GmbH, Ruhla) FZ60 123 waffenampt 258 X. the fuze is contained in a 1L bakelite fuze container with a screw lid the top of the lid is embossed 1L. See Chapter 2, German Explosive Ordnance - Bombs, Bomb Fuzes, Rockey, Land Mines, Grenades and Igniters. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert fuse in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2149