Canada, United Kingdom. A ‘Booby Trap’ No. 3 Hinge Type Release Switch, 1942 Auction Belt Buckles

Belt Buckles

Instituted 16 January 1842

1940s-1950s (in gold-coloured bullion wire with light blue embroidery

The sweatband is perforated along the front edge with five tiny rows of forty ventilation holes each

Canada, United Kingdom. A ‘Booby Trap’ No. 3 Hinge Type Release Switch, 1942 Auction Belt BucklesA rare, genuine Second War British No. 3 Mk I release switch, in metal casing with hinge and single spring action intact, measures 77 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), exhibiting light wear to exterior, remains very fine. Footnote: Designed for the Special Operations Executive, this single spring type was intended for triggering the detonator attached to the charge when a 150 pound pressure was applied and released. Based on purchase location, this item was