Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Inert Lot of 6 20mm XM254 Training Dummy Rounds on Links - Dated 1975 Military Maps Newlove would spend a total

Newlove would spend a total of 14 months overseas with the 2nd Division in France & Germany

MILITARY INSIGNIA

The spike-plate has an additional black plate underneath which is uncommon to see

also known as the National Business Number

The backstrap has a "cross" design

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Inert Lot of 6 20mm XM254 Training Dummy Rounds on Links - Dated 1975 Military Maps Newlove would spend a totalOriginal Item. Only One Available. The XM254 dummy cartridges were used in military crew training to reduce wear on component and firing mechanisms; used with the following 20mm guns: M39, M61, M139, M168, M195 and XM197. Like all deactivated ordnance, these rounds are Not Available for Export. This is a lovely lot of 6 20mm XM254 rounds on attached links. Each round retains the same marking: 20 MM DUMMY XM254 POH 1 7 75 This would date the rounds to