BACKGROUND: Combat Pioniers, (Engineers), were issued assorted specialized equipment designed to meet their needs as the spearhead troops tasked with destroying enemy obstacles and creating forward defensive positions for their own troops. Along with the engineer's assault packs, long handle shovels, picks and axes and explosive tool kit the engineers were also equipped with a wide variety of explosive charges, mines and the appropriate detonators. One of the most common used explosive charges, as used by combat engineers on demolition missions.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Sheet metal zinc construction, measuring roughly, 7 5/8" x 6 3/8" x 2 7/8". Bottom panel with crimped sides brazed to charge with a protective sealant. Swivel wire carrying handle to top attached by a braised retaining ring. Handle set in a recessed "U" shaped indentation. Couple of the seams are loose and will need to be re-attached.