Original German WWII 1940 Dated Combat Engineer M39 Explosive Detonator with Case & 2 Handles - Glühzündapparat 39 m 1945 and was transferred to

1945 and was transferred to the MPs because of his wounds

with a laurel leaf wreath

most likely for a field hospital or station in the German town of Dinslaken

though one wedge is missing

the He 111

Original German WWII 1940 Dated Combat Engineer M39 Explosive Detonator with Case & 2 Handles - Glühzündapparat 39 m 1945 and was transferred toOriginal 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,