{"product_id":"original-germman-wwi-model-1917-egg-grenade-eierhandgranate-mle-1917na","title":"Original Germman WWI Model 1917 Egg Grenade - Eierhandgranate Mle.1917Na","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent totally genuine BATF approved inert German WWI M17 Stick Grenade known as the Model 1917 \u003cstrong\u003eEierhandgranate\u003c\/strong\u003e Mle.1917. This example has a brass screw off fuse, iron body with cast grip band. It measures approximately 3 inches tall by 2 inches wide and is offered in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs WWI progressed, there was a need for a smaller grenade, something more portable than the heavy Kugel and less cumbersome than stick types.\u003cbr\u003eDevelopment started in late 1916 which lead to the introduction of the cast iron \"Egg\" grenade, Mle.1917. It was loaded with black powder, or other explosive fillers. The average soldier could be expected to reach distances of over 40 meters, which meant the Eierhandgranate could be used in an offensive role as well as defensive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe smooth body proved difficult to hold with wet or muddy hands so the design was quickly modified, adding a raised center band for a better grip.\u003cbr\u003eThis is referred to as the Mle.1917 Na.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Eierhandgranate was designed to use the same fuzes as found on the Kugel grenade. The first fuze, Model 1913, was machined from bronze. It evolved into more weather resistant designs. These were igniting fuzes, where a final flash from the bottom set off the main explosive charge after the delay had burned through. Although a late war development, Mle.1917 Eggs are often found with earlier fuze types.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18192927424581,"sku":"ON5832","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON5832__01.jpg?v=1598749843","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-germman-wwi-model-1917-egg-grenade-eierhandgranate-mle-1917na","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}