Original U.S. WWII 81mm Mortar Trench Art Lamp With German M40 Helmet Shell Lamp Shade - Functional Availability_International proper adjustment holes and correct

proper adjustment holes and correct pattern double brass hook

read as TANABE

codes and contract details are an invaluable reference for the serious researcher and collector

it is not unreasonable that a gunrunner would be able to have one in Laos during the time of the Vietnam War

It also has an excellent stingray Sa-Me (grip) with complete Ito (cloth binding)

Original U.S. WWII 81mm Mortar Trench Art Lamp With German M40 Helmet Shell Lamp Shade - Functional Availability_International proper adjustment holes and correctOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is an extremely attractive trench art lamp constructed out of an INERT 81mm Mortar Round. The round is completely inert and is in compliance with the BATF standards on ordnance. Not Available For Export The lamp features a lovely gold painted 81mm mortar round inverted on a wood base with a felt bottom. During the process of the Soldier making the lamp, all marking have been lost from coats of paint and the round