{"product_id":"original-german-wwi-model-1917-n-a-inert-egg-hand-fragmentation-grenade-eierhandgranate-3","title":"Original German WWI Model 1917 n\/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The \u003cem\u003eEierhandgranate\u003c\/em\u003e (\"egg hand grenade\") is the name given to a model of a hand thrown fragmentation grenade manufactured in Germany, also known as Mod. 1917. A similar grenade called the Model 39 grenade was later introduced by Germany and used in World War II.\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 fuze still unscrews from the body correctly, and is unfortunately in a relic state. The bottom of the grenade body is marked \u003cstrong\u003eCMK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect chance to complete your WWI ordnance collection with a hard to find German grenade!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany entered World War I with this single grenade design: a heavy 750-gram (26 oz) ball-shaped fragmentation grenade for use only by pioneers in attacking fortifications. It was too heavy for regular use on the battlefield by untrained troops and not suitable for mass production. This left Germany without a standard-issue grenade and improvised designs similar to those of the British were used until a proper grenade could be supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was accomplished with the design of the Stielhandgranate (\"Stalk Hand Grenade), under the name M1915 (Model 1915). This design was refined several times, however there were still some situations where the somewhat cumbersome design was found to be lacking. This led to the development of the Model 17 Eierhandgranate (\"egg grenade\"), a small defensive and offensive hand grenade. It was small, and the average soldier could throw it 40 meters or farther. It was more portable than the heavier Kugelhandgranate and less awkward to handle than the stick grenade. The body of the grenade was initially smooth and thus difficult to hold so the design was modified with the addition of a raised band to provide better grip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40128618692677,"sku":"ONSV21NSH4","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21NSH4__04.jpg?v=1654905274","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwi-model-1917-n-a-inert-egg-hand-fragmentation-grenade-eierhandgranate-3","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}