Canada, United Kingdom. A ‘Booby Trap’ No. 3 Hinge Type Release Switch, 1942 Hold without cracks or chips

without cracks or chips

Quebec as Acting Wing Commander on June 1

the central plate affixed by three nuts and bolts on the reverse

scattered green oxidation evident on the reverse of the WM

along with minor wear of the leather features

Canada, United Kingdom. A ‘Booby Trap’ No. 3 Hinge Type Release Switch, 1942 Hold without cracks or chipsA rare, genuine Second War British No. 3 Mk I release switch, in metal casing with hinge and single spring action intact, measures 77 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), exhibiting light wear to exterior, remains very fine. Footnote: Designed for the Special Operations Executive, this single spring type was intended for triggering the detonator attached to the charge when a 150 pound pressure was applied and released. Based on purchase location, this item was