TheM1 was a United States chemicallandmine. It was developed in 1939, and consisted of a one gallon (4.5 liter) gasoline can filled with 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) ofmustard gas agent. As issued, it had no bursting charge orfuze, but required a bursting charge ofdetonating cord to be attached via soldered tabs on the outside of the can.[1][2]
