Original U.S. WWII Type Navy Artillery Drill Round with Steel Base German Mauser 98k K98 hence the post war green

hence the post war green apple color paint

but they are totally authentic and at least 65 years old

- Maker’s code with size marking "66" stamped on the interior of the shell found over the wearer's left ear or nape of the neck

Produced in two versions

After the Great War these helmets were sold to the Finnish Army and used by the Finns through WW2 the Winter War

Original U.S. WWII Type Navy Artillery Drill Round with Steel Base German Mauser 98k K98 hence the post war greenOriginal Item: These are the U. S. Navy Artillery Drill Rounds 33 inches tall and 25lbs in weight. Polished Hard Wood shell body with Steel Base, 4" diameter, unmarked, Comes with Steel warhead and detachable variable time fuse with ranging dial. For Practice drills only, totally inert and makes a wonderful display item, or doorstop. Most are all steel, but some brass might be present, please do not purchase if brass is a requirement.