US, WW2, Empty TNT Package, “High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Net, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., Dangerous”

*US, WW2, Empty TNT Package, “High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Net, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., Dangerous”*

Approx Measurements: 9cm x 4.8cm x 4.8cm

Yellow box labelled on top “High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Net, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., Dangerous” and on the opposite side: “For front line demolition only. Not to be used for general blasting. Do not use underground or in enclosed spaces because of poisonous fumes.”

These 1/2 lb TNT bricks were used by various Army, Navy, and Marine engineers and demolitions units. “FM 5-31, Boobytraps and Landmines, explains the use of the half-pound TNT block with several fuses, including how to arm and disarm them.” The TNT block could be used with the delay fuse, release fuse, or pressure fuse.

*Condition*
This is an excellent opportunity to obtain a scarce piece of U.S. Military Ordnance. The package is complete empty and very nice for display purposes! It has some staining and the lid is loose. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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