Original U.S. Korean War Deactivated 81mm M43A1B1 HE Mortar Shell Round dated 1953 - Inert Scabbards & Sheaths It is wrapped with three

It is wrapped with three sets of twisted wires silver wires

This is a wonderful grouping with the ever so elusive Soochow Creek medal

It looks to originally have had a frog

The bright iron frame and blued barrel are now mostly faded to a grayish patina

Blade and ricasso are a nice worn gray color

Original U.S. Korean War Deactivated 81mm M43A1B1 HE Mortar Shell Round dated 1953 - Inert Scabbards & Sheaths It is wrapped with threeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and no fuse. This mortar round cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. This is a totally genuine United States military Korean War produced SHELL, M43A1B1, without fuze. The fuse base is open and allows the explosive chamber to be inspected. The shell body itself is marked on the side with: LLD 1 62 1953