60mm and 81mm mortar round positive id required

[spotter]

Found today at work
1 x 60mm mortar round and 1 x 81mm mortar round
No visible markings other than on primary cartridge "PRB"
Found on a UK training area also used regulary by Belgium army
POSITIVE ID ONLY required please
with pictures or drawings of good condition rounds if possible
many thanks spotter

 

[HAZORD]

The 60mm looks like a copy of the U.S. M49 series with long tail boom. Data sheets attached.

John

 

[HAZORD]

The 81mm is hard to see through the mud. Attached are data sheets for U.S. M43 style for reference. Many countries have copied both.

John

 

[spotter]

Thank you very much Hazord ,this is excellent data and drawings,..your helps really appreciated with this id.

 

[HAZORD]

You are most welcome. Happy to help.

 

[HAZORD]

Hey Spotter,

How did the ID on the mortar rounds turn out?

John

 

[spotter]

they were happy with the evidence you provided and we logged them as "Belgian versions of the US M49 and M43"