Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Category_Blunderbuss USMC pilot Lt Lawson H

USMC pilot Lt Lawson H

The dove head and backstrap are engraved with oak leaves and acorns

with their crews largely reassigned to field artillery units

The finish on the wood is good

Included with the display gun is an original 5 cell Thompson magazine pouch

Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Category_Blunderbuss USMC pilot Lt Lawson HOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert genuine WWI grenade. The Eierhandgranate ("egg hand grenade") is the name given to a model of a hand thrown fragmentation grenade manufactured in Germany, also known as Mod. 1917. A similar grenade called the Model 39 grenade was later introduced by Germany and used in World War II. Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF