Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1 Pound Block - INERT Military Flare Guns It was put into service

It was put into service in 1937 together with DF 37defensive hand grenade

It is clearly marked on one side of the blade: RH – PAL MADE IN USA – 36

This steel scabbard is a fine example

The weapon still retains it's original saddle ring on the bottom of the butt stock

Victory Medal of Private Lyle F

Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1 Pound Block - INERT Military Flare Guns It was put into serviceOriginal Item: Only One Available. These 1 lb TNT bricks were used by various Army, Navy, and Marine engineers and demolitions units. FM 5 31, Boobytraps and Landmines, explains the use of the half pound TNT block with several fuses, including how to arm and disarm them. The TNT block could be used with the delay fuse, release fuse, or pressure fuse. It measures 7" x 1" x 1. This 1 lb TNT block is completely empty and totally Inert. This example is in