Original Japanese WWII Type 89 Knee Mortar 50mm Grenade Discharger Inert Round - Dated 1942 British Military Hats These are an amazing discovery

These are an amazing discovery

and there is just a bit of scattered light oxidation and fouling

The original black enamel finish shows light wear and a good amount of checking and crazing

writes military historian John Prados

Original Japanese WWII Type 89 Knee Mortar 50mm Grenade Discharger Inert Round - Dated 1942 British Military Hats These are an amazing discoveryOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. Features original paint with a yellow band on the body and a faint red band at the top. The Mortar round is inert and can never be used as a weapon or for its original intended purpose, therefore complies with BATF guidelines regarding inert ordnance. Not Available For Export. The fuze still has an intact spring