Original U.S. WWII Type Deactivated 81mm M43 Mortar Shell Round - Inert Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly though the elastic has deteriorated

though the elastic has deteriorated

which has worn the finish on the blade flat

have been engraved into the crossguard and scabbard locket

The instrument is metal but made from non-magnetic materials so that aircraft instruments weren't affected

Some had a functional bayonet latch

Original U.S. WWII Type Deactivated 81mm M43 Mortar Shell Round - Inert Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly though the elastic has deterioratedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and solid inert dummy fuse. This mortar round cannot be converted to an explosive devise and is not available for export. This is a totally genuine United States military WWII or just post war produced SHELL, M43, possibly produced as an inert practice round, or a sample. It has the bolster for the fuse, with a solid dummy fuse installed.