Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate 19th Century but there are areas of

but there are areas of cracking and heavy warping in the material

Silver "C" Proficiency & Gold "C" Proficiency

except under the celluloid sweat shield

and at some point had the scabbard and blade nickel plated for parade use

It also indicates it was made by The Manhattan Supply Co

Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate 19th Century but there are areas ofOriginal 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