Original U.S. Gulf War Era INERT M853A1 81mm Illumination Mortar Round With Canister MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets but the cotton webbing was

but the cotton webbing was now supposed to serve both cavalry and infantry needs

It is maker marked 65 on the clip stem

There is a custom made P-95

It bears a proof mark on the blade

Some loss to the gilding on the mounts however the oval cross guard and grip ferule immediately next to the cross guard would appear to have retained almost 100% of their gilding

Original U.S. Gulf War Era INERT M853A1 81mm Illumination Mortar Round With Canister MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets but the cotton webbing wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert deactivated example of the 81mm M853A1 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 M853A1 & M816 Cartridges are designed for use with the M252 81mm Mortar System for illuminating target areas to