Original U.S. WWII Japanese Inert Type 99 Mine - From Japanese Mine Training Aid Set No.2 Caps & Hats as it has the solid

as it has the solid barrel bands and band springs of the Type II

The M1 bolt looks to be NOS

- Bob Layher: Like so many young Americans of his generation

Engineer special brigades were amphibious forces of the United States Army developed during World War II

available in both long and short sizes

Original U.S. WWII Japanese Inert Type 99 Mine - From Japanese Mine Training Aid Set No.2 Caps & Hats as it has the solidOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Mine Training Aid Set No. 2, Japanese consisted of a wood transit chest with metal hinges and latches holding several WWII U. S. made inert Japanese explosive devices for use as training aids. This kit was designed for issue to Engineering units, in order to prepare men for the task of dealing with Japanese ordnance in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. While this is not the whole training kit, this Type 99