Original German WWI Model 1917 First Pattern Smooth Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Japanese Field Gear the leather covering is now

the leather covering is now absent

The photographs are in fine condition and clean with the expected discoloration and defects from the mass printing process

with a very nice holey color and no damage or cracks that we can see

- Veteran Association Contribution Tinnie

Original German WWI Model 1917 First Pattern Smooth Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Japanese Field Gear the leather covering is nowOriginal 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