Original Japanese WWII Type 100 HE 81mm Inert Mortar Round with Fuze - dated 1939 & 1943 MILITARIA some of these trial samples

some of these trial samples were used in combat by airborne troops at Arnhem and elsewhere

This led to a production order under the designation O-57 Grasshopper

but that was standard for service weapons

(1) Harness attaches to the M3 and M3A1 masks with a riveted clip

Year of Manufacture: c

Original Japanese WWII Type 100 HE 81mm Inert Mortar Round with Fuze - dated 1939 & 1943 MILITARIA some of these trial samplesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This mortar round is totally non functional and inert, having been deactivated according to specifications outlined by the BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). It is totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive devise. This is a very good condition rare example of the Japanese Type 100 HE Mortar Round used with the Type 97 (1937) and later the Type 99 small trench mortar. This is based on