Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Antique Percussion Firearms Bulgaria occupied a strategically important

Bulgaria occupied a strategically important position on the Serbian flank

and reads "Tower" across the tail

Shimizu Jisaburo"

The barrel bears makers initials I

Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Antique Percussion Firearms Bulgaria occupied a strategically importantOriginal 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