Illuminating mortor. The mortar has a tubular thin steel body with an alloy fin holder. The body retains some of its original black finish on the body and a feint ILLO WITH PARACHUTE in yellow in a yellow square on the side. The rear of the body is fitted with a steel spot welded fin assembly which has a manufacturers monogram of THW or HTW stamped on it and 11/43 (November 1943 date). The mortor is complete with its pressed steel sealing cap to retain the flare and parachute which is stamped E.S&T.B 9/42 (September 1942 date). The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert mortor items in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2203