C/27 WW2 German Naval Fuze Kriegsmarine Fuse

Aluminium Fuze in excellent condition with German Navy acceptance stamp and dated 1940. Quite large at height approx 62mm and width approx 60mm.

The C/27 was a type of naval fuze used by the German Kriegsmarine during World War II. It was designed to function with naval artillery shells, particularly in anti-aircraft and ship-to-ship engagements. Here's some detailed information about it:

Designation:

"C/27" stands for "Constructed 1927," indicating the year the design was introduced.
It was part of the broader series of German fuzes used for naval and coastal artillery.

Purpose: Used for time-delayed or proximity detonation, depending on its configuration. Commonly used with larger caliber naval guns and flak (anti-aircraft) artillery.

Mechanism: Could incorporate both mechanical and chemical elements, typical of fuzes from this period. The mechanism ensured reliability under the harsh conditions of naval warfare, including exposure to moisture, vibration, and shock.

Applications: Fired from naval artillery systems on Kriegsmarine ships. Used for engaging both aerial and surface targets. Specific designs of the fuze could include adjustments for time delay or impact sensitivity.

Construction: Typically made from brass or steel to withstand the high stresses of naval gunnery. Precision engineering ensured consistent performance.

Advancements: The C/27 fuze was part of the German effort to develop more reliable and effective munitions for their naval forces.
Later versions or variants may have incorporated modifications based on wartime experience.

Historical Context: The C/27 fuze would have been used aboard various Kriegsmarine vessels, including:

Battleships (e.g., Bismarck and Tirpitz).
Cruisers and Destroyers for both offensive and defensive roles.
Coastal defense batteries.

Its reliability and functionality were critical for the effectiveness of the Kriegsmarine's naval artillery during engagements in the Atlantic, Arctic, and other theaters of World War II.