Original U.S. WWII 81mm Mortar Trench Art Lamp With German M40 Helmet Shell Lamp Shade - Functional Availability_International codes and contract details are

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Original U.S. WWII 81mm Mortar Trench Art Lamp With German M40 Helmet Shell Lamp Shade - Functional Availability_International codes and contract details areOriginal 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