Original Imperial German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade With Transit Plug - Kugelhandgranate MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly marked M4 on the inside

marked M4 on the inside of the crown

As early as 1942

and the pull ring is heavily oxidized

The Jacket exhibits heavy wear from heavy use and features a black-stenciled “PW” on both the front and back

An early member of the NSDAP Party

Original Imperial German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade With Transit Plug - Kugelhandgranate MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly marked M4 on the insideOriginal 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