Original Imperial German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade With Transit Plug - Kugelhandgranate Japanese Militaria as the leather has shrunk

as the leather has shrunk a bit over time

In good condition for 150 years of age and ready to display

It was commonly referred to as a “bunny suit” because of the folded bun “tail” which creates the watertight seal with the folded white waterproof canvas fabric

The wood base is lovely but unfortunately there is a piece missing on the back with chips and cracking present

These bayonets were intended to serve as the "Every man Tool" and unfortunately were not a success

Original Imperial German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade With Transit Plug - Kugelhandgranate Japanese Militaria as the leather has shrunkOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kugelhandgranate ("ball hand grenade") is the name given to several models of hand thrown fragmentation grenades manufactured in WWI Germany. This example is known as the Model 1915 n A (neuer Art = newer model). In 1915 this simplified fragmentation pattern of the 1913 Kugel grenade had been adopted, in order to reduce production time. The only difference was the grooved pattern on the top and bottom of the