Original U.S. WWII 81mm Mortar Trench Art Lamp With German M40 Helmet Shell Lamp Shade - Functional MG 13 It was transferred to Britain

It was transferred to Britain in 1767 for the first time in 50 years

with correct shell stamping on the rear of the skirt: 2 1 949

with a lot of the original metal finish present

Manufactured with time and labor saving square pommel

but does not appear to have been sharpened post arsenal

Original U.S. WWII 81mm Mortar Trench Art Lamp With German M40 Helmet Shell Lamp Shade - Functional MG 13 It was transferred to BritainOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is an extremely attractive trench art lamp constructed out of an INERT 81mm Mortar Round. The round is completely inert and is in compliance with the BATF standards on ordnance. Not Available For Export The lamp features a lovely gold painted 81mm mortar round inverted on a wood base with a felt bottom. During the process of the Soldier making the lamp, all marking have been lost from coats of paint and the round