Original Chinese Vietnam War ChiCom 82mm Type 53 Mortar Round with Good Markings - Missing Fuze - Inert m Raton sighted a small cargo

Raton sighted a small cargo ship

came under chemical attack

as is the bottom of the helmet where the leather sweatband is

The sword is matched with its lovely 31¾ inch long brass scabbard

but also significant past fouling and oxidation from use and exposure

Original Chinese Vietnam War ChiCom 82mm Type 53 Mortar Round with Good Markings - Missing Fuze - Inert m Raton sighted a small cargoOriginal 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 device and is not available for export. This is a great example of a Chinese 82mm Type 53 Mortar Round supplied to the Vietcong during the Vietnam War. Whilst the 82mm mortar was the standard caliber for communist forces the PRC and North Vietnam did produce 81 mm mortars