Mortar shell. Yellow paint with unusual tail. Id?

[JCB99]

Hello all. The owner thinks this is Japanese but I doubt it. Could this be Chinese, french or Spanish WWII era? I don't know mortar rounds other than Japanese. Any help is appreciated. No markings can be seen on the fuze or body. I sent the owner an email asking about markings. I'm waiting for a reply.

Jim
japaneseOrdnance at yahoo.com

 

[M8owner]

Yellow nose and black tail with white lettering is a French 1930 vintage paint scheme.

 

[JCB99]

I appreciate the information. Thank you!!

 

[MINENAZ16]

Hello,

Not French but spanish 81mm ECIA type

Regards

 

[no3nh4]

Yes, Minenaz16 is right (how is usual!!!)
It's the mortar grenade Spanish ECIA (Esperanza y Cia).


Sometimes it can wear this mark (see picture).
By the way ... no fuze is a shipping cap.


Greeting

 

[JCB99]

Guys I can't thank all of you enough. The reference and photographs, thank you!

Jim
japaneseOrdnance at yahoo.com