Original U.S. WWII Type Navy Artillery Drill Round with Steel Base German Mauser 98k K98 - Maker’s code with size

- 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

but they are totally authentic and at least 65 years old

the chief designer at the Sterling Armaments Company of Dagenham submitted a sample weapon of new design in early 1944

hence the post war green apple color paint

Original Item: Well we got a very limited quantity of these from a recent Government Sale

Original U.S. WWII Type Navy Artillery Drill Round with Steel Base German Mauser 98k K98 - Maker’s code with sizeOriginal 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.