Original U.S. Vietnam War INERT 81mm Mortar M301A2 Illumination Round with Deactivated Fuse - Dated 1968 Vietnam The crown of this leather

The crown of this leather helmet displays a vented enlisted removable ball (kugel) mounted on an oxidized steel baseplate

This may be the best example that we have ever had

Powden – Ill

which unfortunately is partially detached from the underside of the brim

Began combat operations in February 1944

Original U.S. Vietnam War INERT 81mm Mortar M301A2 Illumination Round with Deactivated Fuse - Dated 1968 Vietnam The crown of this leatherOriginal 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