Original Italian WWII Model 35 Smoke Grenade by Societa Romana - Bomba a Mano Mod. 35 French Field Equipment as has the cord wrapping

as has the cord wrapping that would be underneath the leather

which has stained and made the wrapping fray a bit

The obverse shows Sir Bertram Mackennal's bareheaded effigy of King George V facing left

Year of Manufacture: circa 1840 - 1850

and the modified brass block with a riveted steel belt support strip

Original Italian WWII Model 35 Smoke Grenade by Societa Romana - Bomba a Mano Mod. 35 French Field Equipment as has the cord wrappingOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased from a private collection! Offered in excellent condition with original paint, internal components, and even the original pull tab! This is only the second one we have had in a lovely condition such as this one. It has been deactivated to be completely inert according to BATF guidelines. Not Available For Export Officially called Italian Bomba a Mano Mod. 35, these were a series of high explosive hand