Werkschutz Walther PPK from Thiel Factory

[Von Hoth]

This is a werkschutz PPK for the Thiel factory at Muhlhausen. Thiel made clockwork fuzes during the war. I found a Thiel fuze that actually still ticks when wound!!! Muhlhausen was cleared April 5th 1945 by the 6th armored of the 3rd army. 6 days later they cleared Buchenwald camp 60 miles to the east.

I'm trying to find a living vet of the 6th armored so I can interview them about the Fuze factory. anyone know how I can look them up and write them?

[Von Hoth]

the brass time unit is shown here. a mechanical clock that counts down 30 to 60 seconds after the round is fired. the british actually copied this Thiel mechanism for their own use.




location of the factory Muhlhausen.

[sneakerd]

Neat, neat pistol. Find a link on the computer to the 6th Armored Division Association. That's the best place to start.

[Bill Grist]

Rick, Very nice, What a beauty...BILL