Original U.S. WWII EMPTY INERT M1 HD-Gas Chemical Landmine 1 Gallon Can U.S. Army 17th Bengal Native Infantry

17th Bengal Native Infantry

the critical need for arms was temporarily alleviated

This fine used example features an original 82nd Airborne Division “All American”  patch on the left shoulder

The bubble is electrically lighted for night use by standard C size batteries

with a nice blade with a little corrosion

Original U.S. WWII EMPTY INERT M1 HD-Gas Chemical Landmine 1 Gallon Can U.S. Army 17th Bengal Native InfantryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of the American M1 HD Gas landmine, a metal container holding 1 gallon (4. 5 kg) of HD chemical agent intended for area denial by contamination with a persistent agent. There Is No Chemical Agent In This Container. It Has Been Emptied And Cleared for decades. The M1 chemical landmine was a rectangular 1 gallon can fitted with a carrying handle and a threaded cap. The cap was lined with a gasket