Original U.S. WWII D-Day Army 10 Cap Blasting Machine by White-Rodgers Electric Co. - Demolition Team Stocks The heat stamp on the

The heat stamp on the underside of the rim is FS 163

and there is even a small compartment on the bottom of the butt cap for extra ammunition

On 8 August 1917

This round was never intended to be used as an explosive device and does not appear to ever have a primer installed on the bottom

however the silk skull cap has been removed

Original U.S. WWII D-Day Army 10 Cap Blasting Machine by White-Rodgers Electric Co. - Demolition Team Stocks The heat stamp on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original WWII U. S. Army 10 Cap Blasting Machine, complete with the original handle and leather carry strap. These were used by demolition crews on D day to destroy the many obstacles on French beaches that had been set up during years of German occupation. This particular example has a brass lower housing, with a lid that appears to be zinc or aluminum, with a data plate on the side with information and