Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm Mortar M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) dated 1967 - Inert Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly By direction of the President

By direction of the President

820 000 volunteer functionaries (of which 280 000 women) and 75 000 local units

for use during training exercises

Jan 68 the company was reassigned to the 145th CAB and was moved to Bien Hoa

It measures 35" overall when fully extended including the front sun shade and 11" when fully closed

Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm Mortar M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) dated 1967 - Inert Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly By direction of the PresidentOriginal 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 devise and is not available for export. The M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) was a pyrotechnic parachute flare shell used in night missions requiring illumination for assistance in observation. This is a nice Vietnam War 1967 dated example designed for use with the U. S.