Original U.S. WWII Type 81mm M1 Mortar Bipod Assembly Spanish Military Equipment Volume TWO

Volume TWO

John T/SGT 33430399

having bright nickel plating which still remains in 90% condition

The bayonet is also stamped 4 and '18

except for the demilled receiver

Original U.S. WWII Type 81mm M1 Mortar Bipod Assembly Spanish Military Equipment Volume TWOOriginal Item: Very Few Available. The M1 81mm mortar was the largest weapon in the arsenal of the U. S. WWII infantry battalion. It provided the battalion commander with a powerful and flexible indirect fire capability. Sometimes called "infantry artillery," or "hip pocket artillery," mortars were capable of quickly laying down heavy barrages. These could stop enemy attacks under the worst conditions. Able to fire at high angles, mortars could fire