Original British WWII “Rupert” Paradummy Military Deception Device As Used During Operation Titanic - As Seen In “Heroes In Our Midst” Pages 296-297 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles The uniform is in solid

The uniform is in solid condition and has all original

The Massachusetts militia was reformed in 1898 as the Massachusetts Provisional Militia for the Spanish–American War before again being disbanded in 1899

The revolver still retains much of its private purchase high blue finish and the top flat of the barrel still retains the Supplier's name and address:

and reallocated to the Second US Corps in Spring of 1921

Original British WWII “Rupert” Paradummy Military Deception Device As Used During Operation Titanic - As Seen In “Heroes In Our Midst” Pages 296-297 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles The uniform is in solidOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the simple British Titanic or Rupert paradummy whichwas made of a burlap or canvas type material and filled with what appears to be straw. It was folded and tied in a bundle that opened when the strings we snapped by the rip cord. A 20 minute maximum adjustable timer with explosives, which was a separate piece, was thrown out the door with each stick. For added realism, either type was