{"product_id":"wwii-japanese-type-88-artillery-shell-fuze-imperial-japanese-army-inert-brass-fuse","title":"WWII Japanese Type 88 Artillery Shell Fuze-Imperial Japanese Army-Inert Brass Fuze","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal WWII Japanese artillery fuze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass Construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese kanji markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreaded base with striker rod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely Type 88 pattern fuze \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good relic condition with age-related wear and patina. Appears inert and empty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS ITEM IS INERT AND CONTAINS NO EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL. SOLD STRICTLY AS A HISTORICAL COLLECTABLE. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42754536734797,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/D7C765D8-ADC0-4B91-8ED1-09BA29F45D2A.jpg?v=1772726902","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-japanese-type-88-artillery-shell-fuze-imperial-japanese-army-inert-brass-fuse","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}