Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Block - INERT Martini-Henry Rifle It is also marked 2655

It is also marked 2655 on the sping

though one is broken

was first organized on June 8

From a time when battlefield communications were carried by Military Couriers and were safe in the pouch which the courier could not reach

but does show wear

Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Block - INERT Martini-Henry Rifle It is also marked 2655Original Item: Only One Available. These 1 2 lb TNT bricks were used by various Army, Navy, and Marine engineers and demolitions units. FM 5 31, Boobytraps and Landmines, explains the use of the half pound TNT block with several fuses, including how to arm and disarm them. The TNT block could be used with the delay fuse, release fuse, or pressure fuse. This 1 2 TNT block is completely empty and totally Inert. This example is in complete compliance per