Original inert T.Mi.42 mine, built by the USA in order to train their troops on how to deactivate live teller mines in Europe. The inert is hollow and marked "DUMMY" in yellow paint on the bottom. Original Markings read "T-Mi-Pilz 43 / T -Mi-Z 42.13A".
Background: Teller is German for dish or plate, the mines were plate shaped. They would contain TNT and a detonation pressure of approx 200 lbs. This mine was capable destroying any lightly armoured vehicle or blasting the tracks off a tank.
Note: Prosthetic hand to show scale. Not included.
