Original U.S. WWII INERT 81mm M43A1 HE Mortar Round With M52 PD Fuze - Both Dated 1942 German Badges & Signs " all still sharply stamped

" all still sharply stamped

Though not as advanced as more modern grenades which are specifically designed to penetrate CRISAT standard body armor

The 401st Bombardment Group was activated March 1943 at Ephrata Army Air Base Washington

This was definitely a service worn tunic and displays a “worn” appearance

The bayonet itself is marked U

Original U.S. WWII INERT 81mm M43A1 HE Mortar Round With M52 PD Fuze - Both Dated 1942 German Badges & Signs " all still sharply stampedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This mortar round cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. This is a totally genuine United States military WWII produced SHELL, M43A1, with an inert bakelite fuze. The fuse base unscrews to allow the explosive chamber to be inspected. The fuze is marked as being an M52 PD point detonating