Original Italian WWII "Red Devil" 45mm Brixia Model 35 Mortar Bomb Dated 1940 - Inert Japanese Helmets however it does have cracking

however it does have cracking on both sides starting before the lock plate and extending back

Unfortunately over the years

The original French "Flaming Bomb" badge is still present on the front of the helmet

with a bit of curl under the barrels

On 30 December she got underway from Purvis Bay for her first rendezvous with major ships of the fleet for fueling-at-sea operations

Original Italian WWII "Red Devil" 45mm Brixia Model 35 Mortar Bomb Dated 1940 - Inert Japanese Helmets however it does have crackingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely patinated condition Italian WW2 "Red Devil" 45mm Brixia Mortar bomb offered in totally inert condition. This example unscrews to reveal the internal explosive cavity and fuse mechanism (no explosives). This example is marker marked and dated 45mod39 IZAR 2 40 on the side of one of the rear fins, and has about 70% of the original red paint present which identifies the type of munition. It has the