Original U.S. Pre-WWII Inert Early Body MkII Pineapple Grenade with Yellow Ring & M10A3 Fuze Cannons The markings on the blade

The markings on the blade and the straight cross guard indicate that this was manufactured somewhere between 1962 and 1974

The blade now has an oxidized patina

but there is no throat piece if there was ever one to begin with

They come in the original leather case which shows extremely heavy wear and rubbing

The sweatband is named and maker marked

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Inert Early Body MkII Pineapple Grenade with Yellow Ring & M10A3 Fuze Cannons The markings on the bladeOriginal 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. This is an iconic U. S. fragmentation pineapple grenade issued during WWII. The Mk II was standardized in 1920 replacing the Mk I of 1917. It was phased out gradually, the U. S. Navy being the last users, on 2 April 1945 the Mk II and Mk