Original Italian WWI Bangalore Torpedo Explosive Tube for Clearing Obstacles Conflict operating from bases at Saipan

operating from bases at Saipan

Both tins are present inside the box as is the implement pocket

The fuze mechanisms are not painted but the levers may be colored green

Cuirassiers achieved increased prominence during the Napoleonic Wars and were last fielded in the opening stages of World War I

5” long barrel secured by two steel barrel bands

Original Italian WWI Bangalore Torpedo Explosive Tube for Clearing Obstacles Conflict operating from bases at SaipanOriginal Item: Only One Available. A Bangalore torpedo is an explosive charge placed within one or several connected tubes. It is used by combat engineers to clear obstacles that would otherwise require them to approach directly, possibly under fire. It is sometimes colloquially referred to as a "Bangalore mine", "banger" or simply "Bangalore". The Bangalore torpedo was first devised by Captain R. L. McClintock, of the Royal Engineers while attached