US 40MM Brass Shell (Bofer Round) with Wooden Top Navy Daggers and Swords also rates near excellent

also rates near excellent

The matte nickel silver plated fittings are 97% intact

but there is slight staining to the white celluloid from the grip wire

The Wireless Operator/Air Gunner badge was awarded on an individual basis and the main criteria for bestowal was the completion of five operational flights over enemy territory or a minimum of two months active service

The scabbard does show oxidization spotting throughout

US 40MM Brass Shell (Bofer Round) with Wooden Top Navy Daggers and Swords also rates near excellentUS 40MM Brass Shell (Bofer Round) with Wooden Top This would make for a great display piece. It is an INERT (of course) 40MM Brass shell. It measures 16 inches (41. 91 cm) tall with its gray painted wooden tip. This is very nicely marked and rare, dated 1945 on the bottom. This is also marked MK2 on the bottom. This is a great looking piece.