Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Antique Cartridge Firearms crisp condition

crisp condition

occupied firing positions at the landing zone

marked in red paint under the date

Colorized photograph of Stephens with 3 place ribbon bar similar to one in this group

All of the other examples we have had indicated manufacture by Richardson & Overman of Philadelphia

Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Antique Cartridge Firearms crisp conditionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert non functional 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