Original U.S. WWII Inert MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with M10A3 Fuze in M41A1 Canister Antique Percussion Firearms The Rose Top model is

The Rose Top model is the earliest of current models in use since almost Victorian times then being followed by the Ball Top and Comb Top varieties

indicating the stock has not been worn down or reconditioned much

though it still is functional

There is another marking above this which looks like two opposed letter Cs

The reverse ricasso of this dagger is acid etched with maker name E

Original U.S. WWII Inert MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with M10A3 Fuze in M41A1 Canister Antique Percussion Firearms The Rose Top model isOriginal 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