Original WWII German 1940 dated Bouncing Betty S-Mine with Shrapnel and Pressure Fuse WWII The 52" octagonal barrel bears

The 52" octagonal barrel bears the name SPERANDIOM engraved on top of the barrel

5”Waist width: 16"Hip width:20 ”Front length: 32"

An account of this is given in John Steinbeck's "Once There Was a War

Later the same year two existing Red Army cavalry divisions were re-designated as Don Cossacks

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Original WWII German 1940 dated Bouncing Betty S-Mine with Shrapnel and Pressure Fuse WWII The 52" octagonal barrel bearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredible, totally inert, BATF compliant original German WWII SMi. 35 S Mine, with one pressure activated fuse that was designed to resemble blades of grass. The space between the inner and outer housing is filled with shrapnel (used ball bearings), which are nearly identical to the shrapnel that would have been used during WWII. These give weight and authenticity to the mine. Not Available For Export The