WWII Japanese Type 88 Artillery Shell Fuze-Imperial Japanese Army-Inert Brass Fuze

Original WWII Imperial Japanese artillery shell fuze believed to be for the Type 88 artillery system. This fuze has Japanese kanji markings and timing marks including a “+” symbol. The construction includes the threaded mounting section and central striker rod typical of Japanese mechanical time/impact fuzes used during WWII. 

These fuzes were used on artillery shells fired from weapons such as the Type 88 75mm anti-aircraft gun and related field artillery pieces. The fuze would be screwed into the nose of the shell and set for timed air burst or impact detonation. 

Details

Original WWII Japanese artillery fuze. 

Brass Construction

Japanese kanji markings

Threaded base with striker rod

Likely Type 88 pattern fuze 

Condition: Good relic condition with age-related wear and patina. Appears inert and empty. 

THIS ITEM IS INERT AND CONTAINS NO EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL. SOLD STRICTLY AS A HISTORICAL COLLECTABLE.