T-Mi-ZDR 43

[jvollenberg]

Question ...


I have seen these fuzes with and without red bands. Was there a difference? Did the red band mean something?

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Just curious.

Joe

 

[Chris]

Joe I have a document that says it is to see the diffirence between the T Mi Z 42 en T Mi Z 43

Regards Chris

 

[seppe]

Good evening ,
doesn't make any sense to me as the differences are clear in the hight of the "schlachtbolze" , sorry can't find the english translation :-(
best regards S.

 

[pysall]

I agree with seppe that the differences are clear in the height of the firing pin. The 42 being taller than the 43. However, the 43 was fitted with a "Ausbausperre" - an anti-disturbance mechanism. Perhaps the red band is a gentle reminder that this one, once installed, cannot be removed?
Regards, P.

 

[pysall]

In fact, if you translate the wonderful works of "EK", that is pretty much it. To differentiate mines fitted with the 42 vs the 43.
Thank you Mr Koch!