Original U.S. WWII M1 81mm Mortar Leather Tube Head Cover Stocks and belt with dummy ammunition

and belt with dummy ammunition and starter tab are a perfect complement to a display MG 34 or MG 42

The two straps for the top flap are 23 inches long

4 mk III which further reduced the cost of a bayonet by making the socket out of welding stamped steel pieces instead of as a single piece

which would better control and aim

From the period of 1952 until 1955

Original U.S. WWII M1 81mm Mortar Leather Tube Head Cover Stocks and belt with dummy ammunitionOriginal Item: 81mm Leather Head Cover for Mortar Bipod in used but solid condition. 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.