Original U.S. Vietnam War INERT 81mm Mortar M301A2 Illumination Round with Deactivated Fuse - Dated 1968 Technical Books then 9777100 with red caduceus

then 9777100 with red caduceus on white circle cover markings similar to the 12 unit model

the M1845 had been the regulation belt of the French army fighting in the Franco-Prussian War

This was not a cap that spent the war in a depot

It resembles a real bayonet very well and would make a fantastic addition to any WWII collection

Original U.S. Vietnam War INERT 81mm Mortar M301A2 Illumination Round with Deactivated Fuse - Dated 1968 Technical Books then 9777100 with red caduceusOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert deactivated example of the 81mm M301A3 Illumination Mortar Round. The device has no explosive filling or charges and cannot be converted to be an explosive device. This is completely inert and in compliance with BATF guidelines on inert ordnance. Not Available For Export. The 81 mm Mortar Illumination Round is used for the illumination of target areas during night missions or low visibility