Original Germman WWI Model 1917 Egg Grenade - Eierhandgranate Mle.1917Na British Antique Guns Fits Heads up to size

Fits Heads up to size 7 1/2 US (60cm)

the rectangle was replaced by two round pieces of cellophane glass due to problems on the earlier model

with one mounting hole in the squared off tang where there is a Naval ANCHOR stamp (stamped somewhat lightly)

and belt with dummy ammunition and starter tab are a perfect complement to a display MG 34 or MG 42

as you may remember being represented by TREVOR HOWARD in the 1968 Movie THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE with David Hemmings

Original Germman WWI Model 1917 Egg Grenade - Eierhandgranate Mle.1917Na British Antique Guns Fits Heads up to sizeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent totally genuine BATF approved inert German WWI M17 Stick Grenade known as the Model 1917 Eierhandgranate Mle. 1917. This example has a brass screw off fuse, iron body with cast grip band. It measures approximately 3 inches tall by 2 inches wide and is offered in excellent condition. As WWI progressed, there was a need for a smaller grenade, something more portable than the heavy Kugel and less