Original U.S. WWII Type 81mm M1 Mortar Bipod Assembly Spanish Military Equipment having bright nickel plating which

having bright nickel plating which still remains in 90% condition

It was also the standard deck gun on S-class submarines

The owner of this dagger looks to have worn it often

which appears on the underside of he British proofed steel barrel

Original U.S. WWII Type 81mm M1 Mortar Bipod Assembly Spanish Military Equipment having bright nickel plating whichOriginal Item: Very Few Available. The M1 81mm mortar was the largest weapon in the arsenal of the U. S. WWII infantry battalion. It provided the battalion commander with a powerful and flexible indirect fire capability. Sometimes called "infantry artillery," or "hip pocket artillery," mortars were capable of quickly laying down heavy barrages. These could stop enemy attacks under the worst conditions. Able to fire at high angles, mortars could fire