Original British WWII “Rupert” Paradummy Military Deception Device As Used During Operation Titanic - As Seen In “Heroes In Our Midst” Pages 296-297 Headgear After firing one torpedo from

After firing one torpedo from her stern tube

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an airborne landing was not possible

Size is large - approximate a US 7 1/2 (60cm) and offered in overall very good to  condition with one stress crack on the shell

A number of variants of the mine were produced

Original British WWII “Rupert” Paradummy Military Deception Device As Used During Operation Titanic - As Seen In “Heroes In Our Midst” Pages 296-297 Headgear After firing one torpedo fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the simple British Titanic or Rupert paradummy whichwas made of a burlap or canvas type material and filled with what appears to be straw. It was folded and tied in a bundle that opened when the strings we snapped by the rip cord. A 20 minute maximum adjustable timer with explosives, which was a separate piece, was thrown out the door with each stick. For added realism, either type was