Original German WWI Model 1913 Kugel Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Kugelhandgranate - Inert Category_Blunderbuss and knocked out over 250

and knocked out over 250 machine guns or artillery pieces

although we are not sure if it is a U

It remained stationed in Saint-Cyr-l'École after Napoleon's deposition and through all regime changes until 1940

There are minor moth nips in the wool which is expected

The rear is marked with 1909

Original German WWI Model 1913 Kugel Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Kugelhandgranate - Inert Category_Blunderbuss and knocked out over 250Original 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 1913, which differs from the later version in that it has more fragmentation sections unlike the more simplified 1915 model. As they were not made in any large quantities, German Ball Grenades are rare in any condition. Unloaded or dummy