German incendiary bomb dropped on Waterloo Station

maker:
Unidentified

Incendiary bomb, german, dropped on Waterloo Station during the Blitz. Retreived & defused by the donor. Overall: 250 mm x 50 mm.

Details

Category:
Miscellanea & Curiosities
Object Number:
1987-8122
Materials:
white metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 250 mm 50 mm,
type:
incendiary bomb
credit:
Farendon, K.A.

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