Original German WWII 1940 Dated Combat Engineer M39 Explosive Detonator with Case & 2 Handles - Glühzündapparat 39 Brown Bess was transferred to Fort Devens

was transferred to Fort Devens

There is some moth damage to the wool covering

CA 3/11/43

"Mitchell Maple leaf pattern" camo clothing could be purchased from a variety of sources

- Photos of his grave in the military cemetery at Smolensk-Nishnjaja Dubrowinka

Original German WWII 1940 Dated Combat Engineer M39 Explosive Detonator with Case & 2 Handles - Glühzündapparat 39 Brown Bess was transferred to Fort DevensOriginal Item: Only One Available. Each Division in the German army, and the Waffen SS, had a Pionier (Combat Engineer) battalion, which consisted of personnel specially trained in destroying enemy obstacles, creating forward defensive positions, bridging and assault tactics. As the spearhead troops, the Engineers were issued with assorted specialized equipment to help in this task. This included assault packs, pick axes, saws, long handle shovels,