British No.5 C 79 AA Pressure Switch Booby Trap Initiator Equipment Fitted with a circular chrome

Fitted with a circular chrome clasp featuring crossed rifles in gilt over green and black enamel background

designed for use in booby traps

and stiffened visor

used in sabotage kits

British No.5 C 79 AA Pressure Switch Booby Trap Initiator Equipment Fitted with a circular chromeAn original British No. 5 C 79 AA pressure switch, designed for use in booby traps, sabotage, demolitions, and clandestine warfare. This device triggers detonation when sufficient downward pressure is applied to the sprung plate. The unit features a rectangular steel body, hinged activation plate, adjustable arming screw, and safety pin retention. Unlike the more common WWII SOE No. 6 release switches, the No. 5 model (particularly the C 79 AA lot)