Original U.S. WWII Inert MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with Yellow Ring Category_MG 42 Accessories guarding the vital passage

guarding the vital passage

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stamped into the belt near the clip end

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Original U.S. WWII Inert MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with Yellow Ring Category_MG 42 Accessories guarding the vital passageOriginal 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 excellent example of the 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, and on