Original Japanese WWII Type 89 Knee Mortar 50mm Grenade Discharger Inert Round - Dated 1941 German Military Maps This would be read: SHOWA

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) 16th year of reign - 1941

so the pilot

resulted in the loss of the entire attacking force of 11 B-26s to anti-aircraft fire and Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighters

a policy which continued until the final dissolution of these regiments after the Algerian War

The badge shows some wear and staining

Original Japanese WWII Type 89 Knee Mortar 50mm Grenade Discharger Inert Round - Dated 1941 German Military Maps This would be read: SHOWAOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. Features original paint with a yellow band on the body and a red band at the top. The Mortar round is inert and can never be used as a weapon or for its original intended purpose, therefore complies with BATF guidelines regarding inert ordnance. Not Available For Export. The fuze still has an intact spring in the