RELIC BORMANN FUSE FROM MARYLAND HEIGHTS

RELIC BORMANN FUSE FROM MARYLAND HEIGHTS

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Item Code: 2024-1197

The Bormann fuse is named after its inventor, Belgian Army Captain Charles G. Bormann.

This pattern of fuse is in the shape of a thick disk. Measures approximately 1.6” in diameter and 0.5” thick with threaded sides. The top side has time markings in quarter-second intervals up to 5-1/4 seconds.

In operation, the artillerist used a punch to pierce the surface at the desired time. This exposed the imbedded powder train, and when the cannon was fired, the flame from the explosion ignited this powder train.  It would burn back to the zero-mark, where it would travel to a small charge located on the underside of the fuse. This would in turn send a flame to the main powder chamber of the projectile.

This specimen is excavated but remains in very good condition with all numbers and incremental line visible. Threads also remain in good condition. Recovered by Jim Thomas from Maryland Heights which overlooks the town of Harpers Ferry.  [jet][ph:L]

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