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Model 43
Antipersonnel Mine

Description
The hinged box-type Swiss antipersonnel mine was reported to be manufactured of either bakelite or wood. The mine uses a 200-gram block of TNT as its main explosive charge. It is activated by pressure on the hinged lid, which pushes a retaining pin from the fuze body, allowing the striker to impinge on the detonator.

Manufacturing Country
Switzerland

General Information
Rectangular
190 mm in Length
65 mm in Width
40 mm in Height
0.42 kg total weight
Wood or bakelite case
Explosive type - TNT
Main explosive weight - 0.20 kg