British 2in Parachute/Illuminating Mortar Bomb Body

Fired and recovered, 1942 dated, British 2in Parachute/Illuminating mortar bomb body missing thin nose cap otherwise complete. No markings on empty steel body which would benefit from a bit of 'Wet and Dry' to remove surface corrosion. Fins marked '16 FD Ltd 1942-3' with partial remains of red fin signifying parachute illuminating loading. Haven't tried unscrewing the Mazak cap but still retains the fired ballistite cartridge. Measures 240mm long. 

Condition as per images above. Shipping by Royal Mail, Tracked 48 to a Mainland UK postcode address will be £4.50.

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• Item is INERT and free from explosive hazard (FFE) and identified to the best of my knowledge but the buyer is responsible for ensuring that the identification is correct. 
  
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