Original Imperial German WWI Extremely Scarce Message Carrying Shell for the 7.6cm Minenwerfer Trench Mortar MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly It has a nice oxidized

It has a nice oxidized patina with light peppering

Although the weapon did see some action in World War I

while the top cover latch is marked with shortened number 578

This would indicate this helmet was probably used by a "Tunnel Rat" during the Vietnam war

Military public notice listing the four major points of the Order

Original Imperial German WWI Extremely Scarce Message Carrying Shell for the 7.6cm Minenwerfer Trench Mortar MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly It has a nice oxidizedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This round is totally inert and deactivated following guidelines provided by the ATF. This example is offered in excellent condition with original markings, and has been stamped INERT. This mortar shell cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. Communications during armed conflicts have always been vastly important to the eventual outcome, and new ways of quickly sending messages