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| GERMAN CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIAL |
| Part I - GROUND WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION |
| Section K - SMOKE POTS AND PROJECTORS |
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I–K–11 |
| SCHW K Z5 TOXIC SMOKE CANDLE |
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ONE BLUE RING |
| TYPE: | Toxic smoke generator (burning type) |
| SIZE: | Length | 8.7 inches |
| Width | 7.5 inches | |
| Overall Height | 17.4 inches | |
| Total Weight | 36.5 pounds |
| GERMAN DESIGNATION: | Schwelkerze Z5 |
| FUZE: | Pull igniter or electrical equibb |
| OVERALL COLOR: | Olive-green |
| MARKINGS: | Side | One broken blue band (Stencilled) |
| Schw K Z5 (Stencilled in blue) |
| CHEMICAL FILLING: | 10.7 pounds of DM |
| NOTES: |
This smoke candle is constructed similar to a French item with only slight mo-difications. The munition has a metal carrying handle and spot-welded faste-ners to permit the joining of several candles end to end. The burning time of one candle is about 10 minutes. |
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I–K–11 |
| SCHW K Z5 Toxic Smoke Candle |
| ONE BLUE RING |
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