Original Imperial German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade - Kugelhandgranate Gun Parts - Portuguese Commemorative Silver Medal

- Portuguese Commemorative Silver Medal for the Campaigns of the Portuguese Armed Forces 1916

The butt end is classically "five sided" with inlaid intricate bone decorations

The helmet no longer has any visible markings present

Blade length: 9 1/2" with 5 1/2" edge

the long narrow dagger-like steel blade

Original Imperial German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade - Kugelhandgranate Gun Parts - Portuguese Commemorative Silver MedalOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kugelhandgranate ("ball hand grenade") is the name given to several models of hand thrown fragmentation grenades manufactured in WWI Germany. This example is known as the Model 1915 n A (neuer Art = newer model). In 1915 this simplified fragmentation pattern of the 1913 Kugel grenade had been adopted, in order to reduce production time. The only difference was the grooved pattern on the top and bottom of the