Knocked out Kursk Stupa

[JSteinman]

A beginning…

 

[sharkman]

That's gonna make some noise!

 

[moon puppy]

Must have turned cold in Barre VT! Yeah us, it drove the good Doc back to the bench.

 

[errains]

Doc is Back...Doc is Back!!!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Mojo is back!

Regards,

 

[JSteinman]

Can anyone identify the circled object next to the wine bottle?

 

[Iron Mike]

At least that's my take on it.

 

[JSteinman]

I have never seen one with that pattern on the exterior and it seems too long. I do not think it's a gas mask canister.

 

[errains]

...Maybe a thermos...

 

[JSteinman]

I have searched Russian, German, Italian, Romanian, and Hungarian, gas mask canisters, and food containers - zilch!

 

[moon puppy]

...Maybe a thermos...

Wine chiller.
Does look like some sort of canaster. See the locking latches on either side, like it's unlatched?

 

[Sharkmouth]

I am certain it is a shell container, the lid on top has two clasps similar to larger German shell containers... but I have yet to find it.

Regards,

 

[JSteinman]

Me neither Saul, and I have been looking!

 

[jknaus]

Saul found an answer for you. I dont think he can get here while at work though. Sorry Saul if I am stepping on toes. Common thought is a Sprengpatrone Z150

Sprengpatronen Z

Grenades, Mines and Boobytraps reference

www.lexpev.nl

 

[JSteinman]

So you think this is the case for a self-destruct charge?

 

[Sharkmouth]

Sprengpatrone Z120 = Sprengpatrone Zerstörung 120 Ø

The Sprengpatrone Z120 was suitable for all guns, caliber from12 to 15,5cm.

Regards,

 

[Sharkmouth]

Saul found an answer for you. I dont think he can get here while at work though. Sorry Saul if I am stepping on toes.

I actually must thank you and not expect an apology. Information to be shared doesn't matter where it comes from. Actually, guys on Panzer Fakten (a Facebook group) found the answer and posted the photo and document. Sometimes it is knowing where to look or ask that counts.

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

I still vote wine cooler....

 

[Heavens Eagle]

 

[JSteinman]

The stupa looks like the charge was used, bent roof, and right brake access hatch. totally missing pistol port plug. The missing left brake access hatch could be from mine damage.