{"product_id":"original-german-wwi-model-1917-n-a-inert-egg-hand-fragmentation-grenade-eierhandgranate-27","title":"Original German WWI Model 1917 n\/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent original German WWI \u003cstrong\u003eModel 1917 Eierhandgranate, \u003c\/strong\u003eor “egg hand grenade,” in the later\u003cstrong\u003e n\/A (neu Art)\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration distinguished by the raised central band around the body. This compact grenade was developed as a more portable alternative to the larger Kugelhandgranate and the long-handled Stielhandgranate, giving German troops a small hand grenade that was easier to carry and throw in confined trench conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available For Export\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice totally inert BATF compliant example of the second type \"new model\" (n\/A or neu Art), with the raised central band, and it is in very nice condition, with lots of the original paint present. The original and scarce large-style fuze still unscrews from the body correctly, and is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eG.J.B. \/ 5. Sek.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the most difficult fuze variations to find. The bottom of the grenade has another marking, \u003cstrong\u003eS.B.F. \/ 9.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an incredibly scarce model to find in this condition. The fuze also retains the entire detonator tube, very rare!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany entered WWI with limited supplies of practical hand grenades suitable for widespread infantry use. Early grenade types included the heavy Kugelhandgranate, while improvised designs were also employed until more standardized weapons became available. The introduction of the \u003cstrong\u003eStielhandgranate\u003c\/strong\u003e provided an effective general-purpose grenade, but its long handle could be cumbersome in certain situations, particularly where compact equipment was desirable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Model 1917 \u003cstrong\u003eEierhandgranate\u003c\/strong\u003e addressed this need with a much smaller cast-metal body that could be carried in greater numbers and thrown more easily. Earlier examples had relatively smooth bodies, while the later n\/A pattern incorporated a raised central band to improve handling and provide additional surface disruption upon detonation. The design proved sufficiently practical that Germany later adopted a related egg-shaped grenade pattern during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of its later \u003cstrong\u003en\/A\u003c\/strong\u003e body, substantial surviving original paint, scarce \u003cstrong\u003eG.J.B. \/ 5. Sek\u003c\/strong\u003e large-pattern fuze, complete detonator tube, and additional \u003cstrong\u003eS.B.F. \/ 9\u003c\/strong\u003e body marking makes this an especially strong example of the German Model 1917 Eierhandgranate. These surviving construction details provide useful evidence of wartime manufacture and fuze variation while illustrating the evolution of German infantry grenades during the First World War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45949555769413,"sku":"ONJR26SEM050","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/154AFDE5-4A4D-4662-8961-ACD4C5F5E532.jpg?v=1791398676","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwi-model-1917-n-a-inert-egg-hand-fragmentation-grenade-eierhandgranate-27","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}