Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm Mortar M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) dated 1967 - Inert U.S. Flare Guns The fiberglass portion of the

The fiberglass portion of the scabbard is solid

The ejector is also present and functional

There are several key deviations from the Armstrong-Frederick pattern gun in the Blomefield gun

You can see where the small cap Edelweiss was on the front of the cap below the eagle

Blade Style: Single Edged "Butcher" with Fuller & Sawback

Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm Mortar M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) dated 1967 - Inert U.S. Flare Guns The fiberglass portion of theOriginal 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.