Original Japanese WWII Type 97 Inert Fragmentation Hand Grenade with Fuse Housing - Dated 1938 Percusion Muskets There is some light peppering

There is some light peppering on the sides of the receiver

He served in the United States Army Corps of Topographical Engineers and directed construction of lighthouses in Florida and New Jersey from 1851 to 1856 and the United States Lake Survey from 1857 to 1861

the PASGT vest began being replaced by the IBA and the PASGT helmet was replaced soon thereafter with the LWH and MICH

however we do not know the significance of this marking

Find the rear seam on the outer liner band (there are two rivets and hole))

Original Japanese WWII Type 97 Inert Fragmentation Hand Grenade with Fuse Housing - Dated 1938 Percusion Muskets There is some light pepperingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice inert demilitarized genuine Japanese Type 97 Hand Grenade. This example is offered in good condition, still has a fuse housing but is missing the cover and pin. This is still attached to the screw off top, which can still be removed for inspection of the interior. Some of the red paint is still retained on top. This example is completely inert and is in compliance with the current BATF standards