British No.5 C 79 AA Pressure Switch Booby Trap Initiator Equipment retaining its original trip wire

retaining its original trip wire wrapped around the device

making it an early aviation collectible of high historical value

Designed for use in large bore applications

Favoured for its rugged construction and excellent camouflage suited to African bush environments

and stiffened visor

British No.5 C 79 AA Pressure Switch Booby Trap Initiator Equipment retaining its original trip wireAn original British No. 5 C 79 AA pressure switch, designed for use in booby traps, sabotage, demolitions, and clandestine warfare. This device triggers detonation when sufficient downward pressure is applied to the sprung plate. The unit features a rectangular steel body, hinged activation plate, adjustable arming screw, and safety pin retention. Unlike the more common WWII SOE No. 6 release switches, the No. 5 model (particularly the C 79 AA lot)