| Place | Asia: Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL23047 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Explosive device |
| Physical description | Cast iron |
| Place made | Russia |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Period 1990-1999 |
POMZ 2M Antipersonnel Mine Casing
Description
The mine consists of a small explosive charge inside a hollow cylindrical cast iron fragmentation sleeve casing. The sleeve has large fragments cast into the outside and is open at the bottom to accept the insertion of a wooden or plastic mounting stake. On top are provisions for a weather cap covering a standardised fuze well which in operation is normally armed with a MUV or VPF tripwire fuze.
History / Summary
Trip wire activated antipersonnel fragmentation mine commonly used throughout eastern Europe and Asia.