Original Imperial German WWI Model 1916 Inert Training Stick Grenade - Übung Stielhandgranate Military Art It was an explosive shell

It was an explosive shell used against infantry and other light area targets

this flagon carried a lot of beer

Very crisp tight action in fully functional condition with an original (replacement) dust cover

All parts appear to be in working order

Many of the fittings are also marked with Star over H

Original Imperial German WWI Model 1916 Inert Training Stick Grenade - Übung Stielhandgranate Military Art It was an explosive shellOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare excellent example of a practice training M1916, M16, or Stielhandgranate 16 ("stalk stick hand grenade") German Stick Grenade, often called a "potato masher". They are officially termed bung Stielhandgranate, which literally means Exercise Stick Hand Grenade. This grenade is completely inert as specified by the BATF, and cannot be converted to an explosive device. It stands 14 inches tall