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This is the most common
type of "the comb", with respect to shape, location, and vehicle application.
To date, this is the only image showing the comb found in a Technical Manual - though there is no explanation for its use. |
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This is another version, made of sheet metal and curved rod stock. Different manufacturing method, but stil performing the same function as the one shown above. | ||
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This is a completely different
version of the "comb". The strip hinges through 90 degrees from perpendicular
to the plane, down to the surface to which it is fitted. It folds down
between two lips where it can be fixed with a piece of wire or similar.
When folded down, the teeth are also pointing downward, which concur with
the most widely seen version.
The example shown left is located in front and below the driver's hatch, to the left of the tank. Another example has been found fitted between the headlight guard and the siren guard on the left front glacis. While on his extensive trips around the USA, Joe DeMarco found this comb variation on various rebuilt & modernized Shermans. |
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Yet another variation, though
it works the same as the hinged version shown above. It also hinges at
the top, but has its "teeth" on the outside. It is located below and in
front of the hull machine-gun mount, to the right of the vehicle.
This example is fitted to an ex-Canadian Army M4A2(76)W HVSS. This type can also be found on Sexton 25 pdr SP Guns. |
