Original U.S. WWII Era M49A2 60mm Deactivated Mortar Round with Fuse with and Original Paint - Inert Category_Accessories The flap closure hole is

The flap closure hole is almost broken off but is still retained

These were ad hoc and not part of an established branch of the Army

and the ejector rod on the front of the frame was removed at some point

He entered the Army as an enlisted soldier in November 1948

Original U.S. WWII Era M49A2 60mm Deactivated Mortar Round with Fuse with and Original Paint - Inert Category_Accessories The flap closure hole isOriginal 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. Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total