Original U.S Vietnam War Navy Practice Bomb Mk 15 Mod 4 with Original Blue Paint - Inert MG 34 Reciever Assembly and would be read: SHOWA

and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-San Nen (13th year of reign - 1938) 10th month (October)

These are fully functional with clear optics and were manufactured by one of the very best makers at the time Ernst Leitz Gmbh

The front bears a brass Unit Identity disc which replaced the fancy brass Coat of Arms badge of the initial issue

I walked over and stood in front of him

Original U.S Vietnam War Navy Practice Bomb Mk 15 Mod 4 with Original Blue Paint - Inert MG 34 Reciever Assembly and would be read: SHOWAOriginal Item: Only One Available. This bomb is totally inert and deactivated following guidelines provided by the ATF. This example is offered in excellent condition with original markings and paint. It cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. This is a Cold War Vietnam War era inert Mk 15 Mod 4 Practice Bomb as used by the US Navy for aerial bombing training. It is inert, and would be filled with sand or water. A