Original German WWI Early Model 1913 Inert Ball Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Kugelhandgranate French Ordnance and set the pattern for

and set the pattern for so called "second generation" of submachine guns ("first generation" being represented by the wood-stocked and carefully machined MP-18

mounted on the side of the action

The helmet retains the original olive green paint and is complete with a nickel-plated RF (République Française) emblem

The plate has a beautiful battlefield pick-up look with a chocolate brown patina on the front

There are a lot of small nicks on both edges

Original German WWI Early Model 1913 Inert Ball Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Kugelhandgranate French Ordnance and set the pattern forOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This grenade cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. The Kugelhandgranate ("ball hand grenade") is the name given to a model of a hand thrown fragmentation grenade manufactured in Germany, also known as Mod. 1913. Germany entered World War I with this single grenade design: a heavy 750