Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Block - INERT Holsters & Cases It is still retained by

It is still retained by the correct leather washers through the 2 securing loops

It has had the original blade removed

It was later discovered that the convoy had left port a day later than expected by the German planning staff

This is a great example of one such sword

it definitely looks to be original

Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Block - INERT Holsters & Cases It is still retained byOriginal Item: Only One Available. These 1 2 lb TNT bricks were used by various Army, Navy, and Marine engineers and demolitions units. FM 5 31, Boobytraps and Landmines, explains the use of the half pound TNT block with several fuses, including how to arm and disarm them. The TNT block could be used with the delay fuse, release fuse, or pressure fuse. This 1 2 TNT block is completely empty and totally Inert. This example is in compliance per the BATF