SOE A.C.,Delay Fuze.

Fuze, Delay Action, A.C.,Mk1A (A.C.Delay) British Mk1A A.C. Delay for use with the Limpet mine. Acetone ampoules containing differing strengths of acetone which when inserted into the A.C. Delay and crushed, ate through a celluloid washer which retained a striker. The differing rates of dissolving the celluloid washer dictated the length of delay, an orange ampoule for instance, giving a 7.5hr delay. Release of the striker intiated the Limpet.
This example in very good condition retaining approx.80% of it's original grey paint and retaining striker. Uncommon item of SOE/Special forces equipment.

Code: 10795