DEACTIVATED INERT. British, original WW2, 1942 dated unfired 2 Inch Practice H.E. (high explosive) mortar complete with its DUMMY alloy nose fuse with a steel screw on safety cap. The body of the mortor is stamped 2” MOR EL 9/42 (September 1942 date) 39. The alloy dummy nose fuse has CHLtd 42 (1942 date) and a crowfoot stamped into the top. The fuse retains its original steel screw off safety cap. The lacquered body retains much of its original black finish, including its yellow (practice) band at the middle of its body and it is stencilled on the side in white 2 MOR GD . The alloy fin assembly is stamped 5 FDLtd 1942 - 2 (February 1942 date) – Z (Zinc alloy). One of the fins is painted red on one side. The primer protector screw on cap has WDC 42 (1942 date) cast into it. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or displays. O 1992