Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm Mortar M83A3 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) dated 1973 in Original Husk - Inert MG 42 Mounts and barrel tang

and barrel tang

It was acquired from an Operation Iraqi Freedom and a photocopy of the bring back certificate with the veterans signature will accompany the sale of this helmet

Offered as a pair

Barrel Length: 7 inches

This example is maker marked faintly on the sling body:

Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm Mortar M83A3 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) dated 1973 in Original Husk - Inert MG 42 Mounts and barrel tangOriginal 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 devise and is not available for export. The M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) was a pyrotechnic parachute flare shell used in night missions requiring illumination for assistance in observation. This is a nice Vietnam War 1973 dated example designed for use with the U. S.