Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm HE M49A3 Mortar Round - Dated 1973 18th Century It has the marked "GES

It has the marked "GES

There is only the smallest amount of powder burn around the cap bolster

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The brass hand guard has various numerical stamps indicating issue to specific regiments

Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm HE M49A3 Mortar Round - Dated 1973 18th Century It has the marked "GESOriginal 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 device and is not available for export. This is a hard to find 1973 Dated M49A3 Deactivated Mortar Round, for the U. S. 60mm M2 Mortar. This cartridge is fired in 60mm mortars M2 or M19 for use against personnel and materiel, providing both fragmentation and blast effect.